1994
ASA Physical Status and Age Predict Morbidity After Three Surgical Procedures
Cullen D, Apolone G, Greenfield S, Guadagnoli E, Cleary P. ASA Physical Status and Age Predict Morbidity After Three Surgical Procedures. Annals Of Surgery 1994, 220: 3-9. PMID: 8024356, PMCID: PMC1234280, DOI: 10.1097/00000658-199407000-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAgedAnalysis of VarianceAnesthesiologyCaliforniaCholecystectomyDiagnosis-Related GroupsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHip ProsthesisHospitals, TeachingHumansLength of StayMaleMassachusettsMiddle AgedMorbidityOffice VisitsPostoperative ComplicationsPrognosisProstatectomySeverity of Illness IndexSocieties, MedicalConceptsLength of stayASA-PS scoreTotal hip replacementComplication rateTransurethral prostatectomySurgical patientsAnesthesiologists physical status scoreLonger LOSPreoperative risk factorsPostoperative complication rateASA physical statusPhysician office visitsHigh complication rateCase-mix differencesAcademic medical centerSelf-administered questionnairePostoperative morbidityCoexistent diseasePhysician visitsSurgical morbidityOffice visitsStatus scoreMedical recordsRisk factorsMedical Center
1992
Age-related item nonresponse in surveys of recently discharged patients.
Guadagnoli E, Cleary P. Age-related item nonresponse in surveys of recently discharged patients. Journal Of Gerontology 1992, 47: p206-12. PMID: 1573206, DOI: 10.1093/geronj/47.3.p206.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronary artery bypass graft surgeryArtery bypass graft surgeryLess healthy patientsBypass graft surgeryTotal hip replacementTURP patientsGraft surgeryTHR patientsSurgical patientsTransurethral prostatectomyHealthy patientsSurgical conditionsPhysical functioningPatientsHip replacementHealth statusEmotional statusNonresponseData completenessQuestionnaireItem scaleTotal numberStatusCABGHigh levels
1991
Assessing quality of life after surgery
Cleary P, Greenfield S, McNeil B. Assessing quality of life after surgery. Contemporary Clinical Trials 1991, 12: s189-s203. PMID: 1663855, DOI: 10.1016/s0197-2456(05)80023-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAgedAttitude to HealthBostonCaliforniaCholecystectomyCoronary Artery BypassFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth Status IndicatorsHip ProsthesisHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative PeriodProstatectomyQuality of LifeReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment OutcomeConceptsHealth-related qualityCoronary artery bypass graft surgeryPostsurgical health-related qualityArtery bypass graft surgeryBypass graft surgeryOutcome of surgeryType of surgeryStudy of patientsTraditional clinical indicatorsTotal hip replacementQuality of lifeGraft surgeryMedical therapyTransurethral prostatectomyClinical indicatorsSurgical conditionsTeaching hospitalSurgeryHip replacementHealth statusCognitive functioningOutcomesInternal consistencySelf-report scalesConstruct validityVariations in Length of Stay and Outcomes for Six Medical and Surgical Conditions in Massachusetts and California
Cleary P, Greenfield S, Mulley A, Pauker S, Schroeder S, Wexler L, McNeil B. Variations in Length of Stay and Outcomes for Six Medical and Surgical Conditions in Massachusetts and California. JAMA 1991, 266: 73-79. PMID: 2046132, DOI: 10.1001/jama.1991.03470010077034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCaliforniaCholecystectomyComorbidityConsumer BehaviorCoronary Artery BypassFemaleHip ProsthesisHospitals, TeachingHumansLength of StayMaleMassachusettsMyocardial InfarctionOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareProstatectomySurgical Procedures, OperativeSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsLength of stayAcute myocardial infarctionHospital dischargeTotal hip replacementMyocardial infarctionFunctional statusPatient satisfactionMedical recordsHospital careCoronary artery bypass graft surgeryHip replacementArtery bypass graft surgeryInterinstitutional differencesBypass graft surgeryProbability of readmissionPatients' medical recordsAvailable outcome dataCase-mix differencesFollow-up questionnaireHospital complicationsGraft surgeryPatient characteristicsTransurethral prostatectomyWorse outcomesSurgical conditions