FOCUS study: Helping older adults prepare for major surgery
This study aims to improve communication and decision-making for older adults (65+) considering a major non-urgent surgery. By participating, you will help researchers understand how to better support patients and surgeons during surgical consultations.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You have an in-person appointment with a surgeon at the University of Utah or Huntsman Cancer Institute to discuss a major surgery that is not an emergency.
- You can speak and understand English.
- You are able to give your own permission to be in the study.
- Your life expectancy is more than 3 months (not currently in hospice or receiving end-of-life care).
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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