Functional and Cognitive Decline Among Older Adults After High-risk Surgery

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether older adults are at higher risk of lasting functional and cognitive decline after surgery, and the impact of decline on survival and healthcare use. Summary Background Data: Patient-centered outcomes after surgery are poorly characterized. Methods: Using data from the Health and Retirement Study linked with Medicare, we matched older adults (≥65 years) who underwent one of 163 high-risk...