Perioperative assessment and management of frailty in elderly patients: a national survey of Italian anesthesiologists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of frailty is increasing as the global population continues to age. Frailty is associated with poor perioperative outcomes including increased morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study is to examine current practices and perspectives of anesthesiogists in Italy on the provision of care for elderly surgical patients with frailty.

Methods

We conducted a national survey. Data were collected via an online questionnaire distributed by the Italian Society of Anaesthesia, Analgesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care (SIAARTI). Responses were collected over 24 weeks between October 2022 and March 2023.

Results

Seven-hundred thirteen anesthetists completed the survey. A total of 39.8% (277) of respondents were working in university hospitals.

SUBMITTER: Greco M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11846183 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature