The Impact of Mental Illness on Postoperative Outcomes Among Medicare Beneficiaries

Objective: The aim of this study was to define the prevalence of preexisting mental illness, as well as characterize the impact of a preexisting mental illness diagnosis on postoperative outcomes. Summary Background Data: Preoperative surgical evaluation and risk stratification have traditionally centered on optimizing physical health. The influence of mental health on postoperative surgical outcomes has not been investigated. Methods: Medicare...