Preoperative Depressive Symptoms Associated with Poor Functional Recovery after Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Depression screening and treatment for older adults are recommended in Age-Friendly Health Systems. Few studies have evaluated the association between depressive symptoms and postoperative functioning. We aimed to determine the association between varying levels of depressive symptoms in the preoperative setting with postoperative functional recovery.

Design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting

Two academic hospitals in Boston, Massachusetts.

Participants

Surgical patients aged 70 and older (N = 560).

Measurements

Participants were assessed preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively. Preoperative evaluation included the 15-item short-form Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Results were categorized as low (GDS = 0-1), moderate (2-5), or h

SUBMITTER: Tang VL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7744402 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature