Recovery after surgery in adults 80 and older
This study looks at how well adults aged 80 or older recover after planned surgery that requires an overnight hospital stay. The goal is to understand recovery using a simple questionnaire.
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Who can take part
- You are 80 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) surgery that requires you to stay in the hospital at least one night.
- You can understand and agree to take part in the study by signing a consent form.
- You do not have a memory or thinking problem that makes it hard to answer questions.
- You can speak Spanish.
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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