Incidence, Associated Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Postoperative Anxiety in Elderly: A Retrospective Observational Study
POA is prevalent in elderly surgical patients and is associated with worse early postoperative outcomes. Screening for anxiety and sleep disturbances before surgery may help identify high-risk individuals. Early psychological or sleep-focused interventions could improve recovery and prevent persistent anxiety symptoms.
Authors
- Li‐Heng Li
- Xiaohong Lv
- Hao Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6547-5686)
- Fei Xiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0995-0112)
- Yu‐Bo Xie
Institutions
- Hubei University of Medicine (CN)
- Shanxi Provincial Cancer Hospital (CN)
- Sichuan Cancer Hospital (CN)
- Beijing Anzhen Hospital (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of GuangXi Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Science Reports
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.71682
- Primary Topic
- Music Therapy and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Guangxi Medical University
- Guangxi Key Research and Development Program