Geriatric care for surgical patients: results and reflections from a cross-sectional survey in acute Belgian hospitals

Purpose: To explore geriatric care for surgical patients in Belgian hospitals and geriatricians’ reflections on current practice. Methods: A web-based survey was developed based on literature review and local expertise, and was pretested with 4 participants. In June 2021, the 27-question survey was sent to 91 heads of geriatrics departments. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were performed. Results: Fifty-four surveys were completed, corresponding to a response rate of 59%. Preoperative geriatric risk screening is performed in 25 hospitals and systematically followed by geriatric... Mehr ...