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Featured Author Podcast: Frailty and Perioperative Costs
Jul 24, 2023
Dr. Daniel I. McIsaac discusses his study on the economic impact of frailty in perioperative patients. The podcast explores secondary outcomes and study design, analyzing healthcare data and its benefits for research, study dates and surgery types, challenges of studying frailty in healthcare settings, and the impact of frailty on surgery types and costs.
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- Older patients with frailty incur significantly higher healthcare costs after major elective non-cardiac surgery, driven primarily by acute hospitalization and post-acute care.
- The impact of frailty on costs varies depending on the type of surgery, with joint replacements showing a greater relative impact compared to more invasive surgeries, emphasizing the need for tailored care for frail patients.
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The Economic Impact of Frailty in Perioperative Patients
Frailty is a well-established risk factor for clinical adverse events in the early post-operative period. However, there is a lack of understanding regarding the economic impact of frailty in perioperative patients. This study aimed to fill this research gap by examining the costs associated with frailty in the perioperative period. The study found that older patients with frailty incurred significantly higher healthcare costs after major elective non-cardiac surgery compared to those without frailty. The costs were primarily driven by acute hospitalization and post-acute care, highlighting the need for increased support and resources for frail individuals undergoing surgery.
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