Long term outcomes after surgery Preface Introduction The long term consequences of surgery What is meant by long term outcomes? The effect of surgery and anaesthesia Factors affecting long term outcomes Research priorities for assessing long term outcomes Measuring outcomes after surgery Postoperative mortality Complications Process measures Patient reported outcome measures Standardized end points Supportive services integral to postop recovery Collection of data Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) Physiotherapy following hospital discharge Multidisciplinary care The surgical home Conclusion Long term outcomes after surgery Improving long term outcomes after surgery Table of contents: Preface Long term outcomes after surgery Preface Introduction The long term consequences of surgery What is meant by long term outcomes? The effect of surgery and anaesthesia Factors affecting long term outcomes Research priorities for assessing long term outcomes Measuring outcomes after surgery Postoperative mortality Complications Process measures Patient reported outcome measures Standardized end points Supportive services integral to postop recovery Collection of data Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) Physiotherapy following hospital discharge Multidisciplinary care The surgical home Conclusion Long term outcomes after surgery
