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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Patient factors that can influence the outcome of surgery

The condition of the patient can have a major effect on the outcome of surgery and on the risk of complications. Here are some posts that indicate this relationship.

Overall health
Overall health

Age
Age
Age
Age
Age, sex, preoperative physical and social function, mental health, medical health

Preoperative pain
Depression, mental health
Depression
Psychological distress
Depression/anxiety
Depression,anxiety, poor coping skills, poor social support
Marital status, employment status, depressive thinking, catastrophic thinking, anxiety


Marital status, race, insurance
Insurance type
Income
Income

Obesity
Obesity
Obesity, diabetes, smoking
Diabetes
Smoking
Smoking

Alcohol

Narcotic medication
Asprin

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Frederick A. Matsen III, M.D. at 11:53 AM
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