16.08.2023 |
Jerry T. Dang M.D., Ph.D. a
,
Valentin Mocanu M.D., Ph.D. b
Kevin Verhoeff M.D. b
,
Matthew Allemang M.D. a
,
Matthew Kroh M.D. a
Shahzeer Karmali M.D., M.P.H. b
Objective:
To examine geriatric-specific outcomes following implementation of a multispecialty geriatric surgical pathway (GSP).
Background:
In 2018, we implemented a GSP in accordance with the proposed 32 standards of American College of Surgeons’ Geriatric Surgery Verification Program.
Methods:
This observational study combined data from the electronic health record system (EHR) and ACS-National Surgery Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) to identify patients ≥65 years undergoing inpatient procedures from 2016 to 2020.
GSP patients (2018–2020) were identified by preoperative high-risk screening. Frailty was measured with the modified frailty index.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2022.08.019