Growing challenge of multimorbidity in patients undergoing surgery

Sivesh K Kamarajah; Joyce Yeung

doi:10.1016/j.bja.2024.10.017

Growing challenge of multimorbidity in patients undergoing surgery

Sivesh K Kamarajah
, Joyce Yeung^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

Applied Health Sciences

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Abstract

As populations age, the incidence of multimorbidity rises, posing significant challenges for surgical and perioperative healthcare systems. Emerging evidence suggests multimorbidity can lead to worse patient outcomes. Healthcare providers must consider multimorbidity as a critical factor when planning surgical interventions with patients. The potential for surgical pathways in addressing multimorbidity needs further exploration.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	26-29
Number of pages	4
Journal	British Journal of Anaesthesia
Volume	134
Issue number	1
Early online date	2 Dec 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2024.10.017
Publication status	Published - Jan 2025

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Keywords

Humans
Multimorbidity
Perioperative Care/methods
Surgical Procedures, Operative

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Learning to develop randomised trials to improve health and care outcomes for patients with multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) undergoing major surgery
Bhangu, A. (Researcher) & Kamarajah, S. (Principal Investigator)
NIHR
1/10/23 → 30/09/26
Project: Other Government Departments

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Learning to develop randomised trials to improve health and care outcomes for patients with multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) undergoing major surgery

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