Psychosocial Risks are Independently Associated with Cancer Surgery Outcomes in Medically Comorbid Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The specific effect of psychosocial risk factors on surgical outcomes in cancer patients remains unexplored. The purpose of this prospective observational study was to assess the association of preoperative psychosocial risk factors and 30-day complications following cancer surgery.

Methods

Psychosocial risks among elective gastrointestinal cancer surgery patients were ascertained through structured interviews using well-established screening forms. We then collected postoperative course by chart review. Multivariable analysis of short-term surgical outcomes was performed in those with a low versus high number of psychosocial risks.

Results

Overall, 142 patients had a median age of 65 years (interquartile range 55-71), 55.9% were male, and 23.1% were non-Wh

SUBMITTER: Leeds IL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8710142 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature