Barriers to the Implementation of Local Anesthesia for Older Adults Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair

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• The aim is to explore barriers to implementing local anesthesia in older adults for inguinal hernia repair.
• Developed a multi-component plan focused on local anesthesia
• Evaluated post-operative outcomes in cognitive and functional aspects
• Local anesthesia shows clear advantages for recovery in older adults
• Increased use may enhance cognitive and functional post-operative recovery