Is loss of independence associated with readmission and death after discharge in older patients after surgical procedures?
Loss of independence is a feasible, patient-centered metric that predicts readmission and mortality in older surgical patients.
Loss of independence, a patient-centered outcome, was associated with postoperative readmissions and death after discharge. Loss of independence can feasibly be collected across multiple hospitals in a national registry. Clinical initiatives to minimize LOI will be important for improving surgical care for older adults.
Berian et al. (Wed,) studied this question.