Mixed-methods Analysis of Preoperative Distress and Postoperative Outcomes in a Prospective, Observational Cohort of Older Adults
Psychological distress is common among geriatric surgery patients, and higher preoperative stressor count was associated with worse postoperative outcomes. While larger validation studies are needed, the 2.5-min, modified National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer provides patient-specific information that may allow anesthesiologists to offer targeted stress interventions, bedside relaxation techniques, or simply preoperative discussions tailored to each patient's greatest concerns.
Authors
- Joseph P. Mathew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3815-4131)
- Mary Cooter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0282-552X)
- Leah Acker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5534-6020)
- Heather Elizabeth Whitson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8417-4846)
- Matthew A. Fuller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9404-1713)
- Jeanna Blitz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4361-1496)
- Jeffrey N. Browndyke
- Isabella Kjaerulff
- Sloan A. Soyster Heinz
Institutions
- Duke University (US)
- Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (US)
- Durham VA Medical Center (US)
- Wake Forest University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Anesthesiology
- Published
- 2025-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/aln.0000000000005780
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.55