Kurt S. Schultz MD, Caroline E. Richburg MD, Emily Y. Park MD, Ira L. Leeds MD MBA ScM
{"title":"Identifying and optimizing psychosocial frailty in surgical practice","authors":"Kurt S. Schultz MD, Caroline E. Richburg MD, Emily Y. Park MD, Ira L. Leeds MD MBA ScM","doi":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101061","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101061","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Psychosocial frailty is under-screened for and under-treated in patients undergoing surgery, even though patients with psychosocial frailty are at increased risk for postoperative complications. Numerous approaches exist to identifying psychosocial frailty in the preoperative period, ranging from neighborhood-level indices to patient-level, patient-reported data. Presurgical optimization of psychosocial frailty has returned mixed results, focusing primarily on psychological well-being with limited attention paid to addressing a patient's social risk profile. Mediators and moderators of psychosocial frailty in surgical outcomes must be further elucidated before investigators can appropriately trial psychosocial optimization programs that benefit patients. In recent years, new policies and system-level changes have incentivized screening for psychosocial frailty, and additional reimbursement strategies should be formulated to address frailty in the preoperative period in a feasible, sustainable, and cost-effective manner.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55956,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery","volume":"35 4","pages":"Article 101061"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sydney F Tan MD, Benjamin Cher MD, Julia R Berian MD, MS
{"title":"Improving surgical outcomes for older adults with adoption of technological advances in comprehensive geriatric assessment","authors":"Sydney F Tan MD, Benjamin Cher MD, Julia R Berian MD, MS","doi":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101060","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101060","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Frailty is a well-recognized predictor of poor surgical outcomes for older adults, yet effective measurements and interventions remain limited. Technological advances offer an opportunity to address this gap and improve surgical care for older adults. This paper reviews the background of frailty and comprehensive geriatric assessments in surgery, and how technological innovations can advance frailty measurement and intervention in surgical settings. We review two broad areas of technological advancement as applied to frailty in surgery: (1) Innovation in the use of electronic health records (EHR) using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), and (2) Novel uses for wearable sensors and mobile health (mHealth) applications. We explore the integration of AI and ML with EHR systems, which can surpass traditional comorbidity indices by providing comprehensive health assessments and enhancing prediction models. Innovations like the electronic Frailty Index (eFI) show promise in expanding the reach of frailty assessments and facilitating real-time screening. Additionally, wearable devices and mobile health (mHealth) applications offer new ways to monitor and improve physical activity, nutrition, and psychological well-being, supporting perioperative rehabilitation. While these technologies present challenges, such as the need for infrastructure, training, and data interoperability, they offer promising strategies to facilitate the assessment and management of frailty among surgical patients. Continued research and tailored implementation strategies will be essential to fully realize the potential of these advancements in improving surgical outcomes for frail older adults.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55956,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery","volume":"35 4","pages":"Article 101060"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pearls for counseling older adults on the indications for stopping colon cancer screening","authors":"Josh Sommovilla MD","doi":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101065","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101065","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Colorectal cancer remains a leading cause of mortality, making effective screening procedures like colonoscopy essential in reducing associated risks. The cessation of colorectal cancer screening in older adults presents complex challenges, particularly as guidelines recommend screening initiation at age 45 and emphasize individualized decision-making for older populations. Key considerations include balancing procedural risks, cancer risk, overall health prognosis, and patient preferences. The risks associated with colonoscopy are especially pertinent for older patients with comorbidities, necessitating the use of prognostic tools like ePrognosis and the Charlson Comorbidity Index to inform screening decisions. High-risk individuals may experience increased anxiety about cancer, complicating the decision-making process, as many have historically relied on regular surveillance. Perspectives from both physicians and patients reveal significant uncertainty regarding screening cessation, highlighting the importance of patient involvement in these discussions. Effective communication strategies are crucial, advocating for recommendations that align with patients' broader health goals rather than focusing solely on age-related actuarial data. Ultimately, navigating the intricacies of colorectal cancer screening cessation in older adults requires a patient-centered approach that minimizes risks while respecting individual values and health goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55956,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery","volume":"35 4","pages":"Article 101065"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Utilizing a defined multiphase, multispecialty perioperative pathway to achieve functional recovery after surgery","authors":"Federica Greco MD , Isacco Montroni MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101064","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101064","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article emphasizes the need for a personalized approach in managing older cancer patients, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary team that tailors treatment to the patient's specific health conditions and goals. The objective is to balance positive oncological outcomes with the restoration of independence, reduction of disabilities and enhancement of quality of life. Functional recovery is central to treatment decisions as disability can impact cancer patients more than the prognosis itself. The paper stresses the value of frailty screening tools, nutritional assessment and physical evaluation which help predict postoperative outcomes and guide clinical management. It advocates for comprehensive preoperative evaluations, including geriatric assessments, to prevent both undertreatment and overtreatment. Multimodal prehabilitation can improve postoperative outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and help older patients remain engaged in society. The article concludes by recommending a patient-centered, individualized approach to optimize functional recovery and alleviate the economic burden on healthcare systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55956,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery","volume":"35 4","pages":"Article 101064"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Erin Isenberg MD , Maedeh Marzoughi BS , Pasithorn A. Suwanabol MD, MS
{"title":"When and how to adapt care in frail older adults","authors":"Erin Isenberg MD , Maedeh Marzoughi BS , Pasithorn A. Suwanabol MD, MS","doi":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101063","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101063","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Adults ≥65 years of age comprise nearly 20 % of the U.S. population and over half of surgical patients. Older adults, particularly when frail, are at increased risk of adverse physical, cognitive, and functional changes after undergoing surgery. This manuscript highlights the importance of tailored care for frail older adults considering or undergoing colorectal surgery to optimize perioperative outcomes and recovery and better inform decision-making and promote goal-concordant care. We examine the challenges these patients face and outline evidence-based strategies for comprehensive preoperative assessment, perioperative management, and postoperative care to mitigate the risks associated with surgery and improve patient outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55956,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery","volume":"35 4","pages":"Article 101063"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ensuring goal-aligned care in a busy surgical practice","authors":"Jessica N. Cohan MD, MAS, FACS, FASCRS","doi":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101062","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101062","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The US population is aging. Accordingly, older adults with multiple comorbidities and geriatric syndromes will present in increasing numbers for surgical consultation. Incorporating patient goals into surgical treatment decisions is recommended by a joint guideline from the American Geriatrics Society and American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Geriatric Surgery Verification program, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement as part of building Age-Friendly Health Systems, however uptake has been slow. The aim of this review is to provide a framework for how patient goals can be elicited and used in real-world surgical practices to achieve goal-aligned care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55956,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery","volume":"35 4","pages":"Article 101062"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sarah M. Kling MD, MPH , Simran Kripalani MD , Valeda Yong MD, MSEd , Juan Lucas Poggio MD
{"title":"The impact of federally legislated colon and rectal cancer screening programs and policy in the United States","authors":"Sarah M. Kling MD, MPH , Simran Kripalani MD , Valeda Yong MD, MSEd , Juan Lucas Poggio MD","doi":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101040","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101040","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer deaths for men and women separately and the second leading cause of cancer deaths for men and women combined. CRC screening allows for cancer prevention, early treatment, or cure. Thus, screening can decrease the incidence and mortality of CRC. This supports the importance of making efforts to improve screening rates through public health programs and policy.</p></div><div><h3>Programs and Policy</h3><p>Government sponsored public health programs have been shown to be effective at increasing CRC screening rates at comparable costs across multiple regions and populations in the United States. Additionally, policy has been evolving to provide more comprehensive coverage of CRC screening tests.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Both public health programming and policy are important tools to increase CRC screening rates, with the ultimate goals of decreasing CRC incidence and mortality. CRC screening and its dissemination has been shown to be adoptable and cost effective, and should continue to be the focus of public health programming and policy efforts.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55956,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery","volume":"35 3","pages":"Article 101040"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141844151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advanced practice providers: An evolution of scope of practice and clinical integration across the surgical healthcare landscape","authors":"Kelly M. Tyler M.D.","doi":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101039","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101039","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Advanced practice providers (APPs) have become an integral part of surgical practice over the past 50 years. Understanding the clinical roles of Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) provides insight into practice norms, collaborative opportunities, the nuances of APP independent practice trends, billing practices, and current practice challenges.</p><p>Exploring the history, education, and current practice environment of APPs allows a sophisticated understanding of their roles in the inpatient/facility and outpatient/office settings. This article explores the impact of APPs on access to care, and their role across the overall healthcare landscape in the United States particularly as government and healthcare continue to intersect.</p><p>The aim of this work is to provide the reader with a nuanced understanding of the factors influencing the current practice of APPs working in surgical fields in the United States and to foster an authentic appreciation of the existing complexities of APPs practicing in the field of surgery in the context of the current evolving national healthcare landscape.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55956,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery","volume":"35 3","pages":"Article 101039"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141844771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abdul S Hassan MD , David A Swift MD MPH , Courtney L Devin MD
{"title":"The effects of current health policy on social determinants of health, implications in colon and rectal surgery","authors":"Abdul S Hassan MD , David A Swift MD MPH , Courtney L Devin MD","doi":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101041","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101041","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Despite decades of work on advancing outcomes in colon and rectal surgery, social determinants of health (SDOH) remain an unaddressed component in understanding these outcomes to ensure health equity. Consequently, there is evidence that SDOH have a negative impact on morbidity and mortality of those individuals with colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease in comparison to their counterparts. We sought to elucidate the interplay between SDOH with the access and utilization of Medicaid and how best to improve patient care and outcomes through policy changes. Further education how to address SDOH is needed, as well as a continued push for policy makers to create legislation to improve these rampant inequities in medicine.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55956,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery","volume":"35 3","pages":"Article 101041"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141851728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The importance of physician engagement in healthcare policy and advocacy","authors":"By Ross F. Goldberg MD","doi":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101043","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scrs.2024.101043","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Advocacy is a key component to a physician's practice; we advocate on behalf of our patients daily. As important as those efforts are, it is equally important that physicians are engaged in health care policy and advocacy on the state and federal level, where decisions are made that can directly impact a physician's ability to care for patients. This article summarizes the importance of physician engagement in these activities, looking at both the legislative and regulatory processes. It reviews how both interact with one another, and the impact it has on the patient-physician relationship. Finally, this article reviews ways in which physicians can easily get involved with advocacy, including providing resources available to assist those who never participated in these efforts before.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55956,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery","volume":"35 3","pages":"Article 101043"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141853117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}