Surgical complications in hospitalized older adults
This study looks at complications (problems after surgery) in older adults who have surgery while in the hospital. If you are in the surgical ward, your care team will track your recovery to improve care for senior surgery patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are admitted to the hospital's surgical ward.
- You are having or have had surgery during this stay.
- You were not transferred from another hospital.
- You have not had surgery at a different hospital for this illness.
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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