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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2017

The relationship between preoperative American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification scores and functional recovery following hip-fracture surgery.

Li-Huan Chen, Jersey Liang, Min-Chi Chen, Chi-Chuan Wu, Huey-Shinn Cheng, Hsiu-Ho Wang, Yea-Ing Lotus Shyu

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Li-Huan ChenDepartment of Nursing, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, 306 Yuanpei Street, Hsinchu, 30015, Taiwan.
Jersey LiangDepartment of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, 1415 Washington Heights, M3007 SPH II, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
Min-Chi ChenDepartment of Public Health & Biostatistics Consulting Center, Chang Gung University, 259 Wenhua 1st Road, Guishan District, Taoyuan, 33302, Taiwan.
Chi-Chuan WuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, 5 Fu-Hsing Street, Guishan District, Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan.
Huey-Shinn ChengDepartment of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, 5 Fu-Hsing Street, Guishan District, Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan.
Hsiu-Ho WangDepartment of Nursing, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, 306 Yuanpei Street, Hsinchu, 30015, Taiwan.
Yea-Ing Lotus ShyuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, 5 Fu-Hsing Street, Guishan District, Taoyuan, 33305, Taiwan. yeaing@mail.cgu.edu.tw.

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backgroundLittle is known about the relationship of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification scores (ASA scores) on patient outcomes following hip fracture surgery in Asian countries. Therefore, this study explored the association of patients' preoperative ASA scores on trajectories of recovery in physical functioning and health outcomes during the first year following postoperative discharge for older adults with hip-fracture surgery in Taiwan.

methodsThe data for this study was generated from three prior studies. Participants (N = 226) were older hip-fracture patients from an observational study (n = 86) and two clinical trials (n = 61 and n = 79). Participants were recruited from the trauma wards of one medical center in northern Taiwan and data was collected prior to discharge and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after hospital discharge. Participants were grouped as ASA class 1-2 (50.5%; ASA Class 1, n = 7; ASA Class 2, n = 107) and ASA class 3 (49.5%, n = 112). Measures for mortality, service utilization, activities of daily living (ADL), measured by the Chinese Barthel Index, and health related quality of life, measured by Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36, were assessed for the two groups. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) were used to analyze the changes over time for the two groups.

resultsDuring the first year following hip-fracture surgery, ASA class 1-2 participants had significantly fewer rehospitalizations (6%, p = .02) and better scores for mental health (mean = 70.29, standard deviation = 19.03) at 6- and 12-months following discharge than those classified as ASA 3. In addition, recovery of walking ability (70%, p = .001) and general health (adjusted mean = 58.31, p = .003) was also significantly better than ASA 3 participants.

conclusionsThere was a significant association of hip-fracture patients classified as ASA 1-2 with better recovery and service utilization during the first year following surgery. Interventions for hip fractured patients with high ASA scores should be developed to improve recovery and quality of life.

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Health Status IndicatorsRecovery of FunctionAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHip FracturesHumansMalePatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient ReadmissionQuality of LifeTaiwanAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists scoresAsaHealth-related quality of lifeHip-fractured adultsMortalityPhysical function recoveryService utilization

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