Distressing symptoms after major surgery among community-living older persons.
Thomas M GillLing HanTerrence E MurphyShelli L FederEvelyne A GahbauerLinda Leo-SummersRobert D BecherPublished in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2023)
Among community-living older persons, the burden of distressing symptoms increases substantially after major surgery, especially in those having nonelective procedures. Reducing symptom burden has the potential to improve quality of life and enhance functional outcomes after major surgery.