Evaluations of postoperative transitions in care for older adults: a scoping review

Abstract Background Most people having major surgery are over the age of 65. The transition out of hospital is a vulnerable time for older adults, particularly after major surgery. Research on postoperative transitions in care is growing, but it is not clear how postoperative transitions are being e...

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Main Authors: Emily Hladkowicz, Flavia Dumitrascu, Mohammad Auais, Andrew Beck, Sascha Davis, Daniel I. McIsaac, Jordan Miller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-02989-6