Table 3:
Outcomes (N=480)
| Outcome | Mean (±SD) or No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Length of Stay, Mean (±SD) | 4.1 (±5.0) |
| Any of the Following 4 Geriatric Complications | 98 (20.4) |
| Delirium | 33 (6.9) |
| Pressure Ulcer | 5 (1.0) |
| Fall | 7 (1.5) |
| Malnutrition | 81 (16.9) |
| Any of the Following 3 Surgical Complications | 94 (19.6) |
| NSQIP Postoperative Occurrence | 83 (17.3) |
| Death within 30 Days of Surgery | 7 (1.5) |
| Unplanned Readmission within 30 Days of Surgery | 27 (5.6) |
| Any of the Following 5 Geriatric Post-discharge Needs | 247 (51.5) |
| Any inpatient note indicating functional dependence* before discharge | 132 (27.5) |
| Unskilled needs at discharge | 6 (1.3) |
| Unpaid caregiving plan at discharge | 73 (15.2) |
| Skilled needs at discharge (e.g., rehabilitation, nursing) | 214 (44.6) |
| Discharged to non-home location (assisted living, PAR, or LTAC, or dead) or alternative living situation (e.g., moving in with a family member) | 65 (13.5) |
PAR = Post-Acute Rehabilitation; LTAC = Long Term Acute Care; NSQIP = National Surgical Quality Improvement Program
*
Functional dependence is defined as: requiring help, excluding the use assistive device, in any of these areas: eating, toileting, bathing, walking, meal preparation, transportation, and medication administration