Why the study?
Does serious mental illness increase the risk of perioperative complications in patients undergoing surgery?
Population
Patients diagnosed with serious mental illness undergoing surgery
Comparison
Surgery vs Patients without mental illness
Design
Systematic_review
Key result
Patients with schizophrenia (n=466 vs 338,257 controls in one study) and major depression may experience higher rates of postoperative complications, including death, confusion, and delirium.
Authors
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May warrant enhanced perioperative monitoring in serious mental illness; leaves open optimal strategies pending prospective trials.
Systematic Review
Does serious mental illness increase the risk of perioperative complications in patients undergoing surgery?
Patients with serious mental illness appear to be at higher risk for postoperative complications and delirium, highlighting the need for better perioperative management and further research.
Copeland et al. (2008) conducted a systematic review in Serious mental illness undergoing surgery. Serious mental illness vs. Patients without mental illness was evaluated on Perioperative medical, surgical, or psychiatric complications. Patients with schizophrenia (n=466 vs 338,257 controls in one study) and major depression may experience higher rates of postoperative complications, including death, confusion, and delirium.