Key result
Hip fracture surgery linked to ~134% higher risk of postoperative psychiatric disorders.
Why the study?
This study aimed to use population-scale administrative data to quantify the frequency, risk factors, and healthcare utilization implications of postoperative depression and anxiety.
Does the development of postoperative psychiatric disorders increase healthcare utilization in patients undergoing surgical procedures?
Does the development of postoperative psychiatric disorders increase healthcare utilization in patients undergoing surgical procedures?
Newly coded postoperative psychiatric disorders are common (14.3%) and significantly increase healthcare utilization, including longer hospital stays, higher readmission rates, and greater costs.
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May warrant enhanced screening for postoperative psychiatric disorders to limit excess utilization; extends observational data and supports prevention trials.
Shi et al. (2026) studied this question. Postoperative psychiatric disorders occurred in 14.3% of surgical patients, with the highest risk in hip fracture surgery (aOR 2.34).
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