Optimizing surgical care for older emergency patients
This study looks at how to improve care for patients over 65 who need emergency abdominal surgery. It aims to understand what works best for patients and their families, as well as the doctors who make decisions in these situations.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You can understand and speak English.
- You are able to complete surveys or talk in an interview.
- You can give your own consent to participate.
- You are scheduled for urgent or emergency surgery on your stomach or intestines (not including appendix or gallbladder surgery).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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