Protocol for a multi-centre observational and mixed methods pilot study to identify factors predictive of poor functional recovery after major gastrointestinal surgery and strategies to enhance uptake of perioperative optimization Optimizing the care and treatment pathways for older patients facing major gastrointestinal surgery (OCTAGON)

摘要

Introduction National datasets report large variations in outcomes from older people (>= 65 years) between different UK surgical units. This implies that not all patients receive the same level of care or access to resources, such as rehabilitation or allied health professional input. This might impact functional decline.