Age, body mass index and baseline preoperative function were modeled as continuous variables.
The following were investigated as predictors: gender, site of arthroplasty (hip or knee), additional outpatient rehabilitation after hospital discharge (yes, no), age, body mass index, number of comorbidities and baseline preoperative function.
In this study we examined preoperative characteristics and their relationship to neuropsychological preoperative functioning and postoperative change.
The effects of respondent's self-reported baseline (preoperative) visual function were controlled for (Excellent, very good, good, fair, poor or blind) [ 27] and furthermore the effects of a recommendation for surgery from a medical professional (no recommendation, recommended, recommendation not known).
Blood level of select inflammation-associated cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α and IL-10) during induction anaesthesia, and on postoperative days 1, 2 and 5. Blood level of C reactive protein, liver enzymes and function tests (AST, ALT, PT/INR and total bilirubin) at baseline (preoperative evaluation), and on postoperative days 1, 2 and 5. Hospital length of stay after elective liver resection.
Interventions: Baseline preoperative and intraoperative characteristics were assessed for all patients.
We found a correlation between baseline (preoperative) EO level and cardiac ejection fraction.
Low preoperative function predicted low function and dissatisfaction at follow-up.
While other studies showed that patients preoperative function predicted outcome and satisfaction [ 35- 37], the preoperative Womac score was not selected in our regression models.
The intention was to analyse the change in HRQL from baseline (preoperative data) over time and compare the groups.
