Table 1:
VESPA Score
| VESPA Variables | Assigned VESPA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| BADL | Transferring, Dressing, Bathing, | 1 point for each item impaired (0–3 points) |
| IADL | Preparing Meals, Grocery Shopping | 1 point for each item impaired (0–2 points) |
| Can you manage your care for several hours alone after discharge? | 2 points if answered “no” | |
| Male | 2 points | |
| Charlson Comorbidity Index Score of ≥ 2 | 2 points | |
| Procedure Complexity (WRVU)* | Low | 0 points if low, 2 points if moderate, 9 points if high |
| Moderate | ||
| High | ||
| Total | 20 points maximum | |
BADL = Basic activity of daily living; IADL = instrumental activity of daily living; WRVU = Work-related Relative Value Unit; VESPA = Vulnerable Elders Surgical Pathways and outcomes Assessment
*
Please see Supplementary File 2 for the example of procedures included in each category.