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Low physical activity and slow gait are independently associated with adverse health outcomes of aging (e.g., hospital readmission and mortality). The objective of this study was to build on current knowledge using presurgical indicators of frailty to predict postsurgical outcomes (i.e., length of stay, 30-day mortality, and discharge disposition). In a sample of over 8,900 patients, low physical activity and slow gait were both associated with a greater length of stay, higher odds of mortality, and lower odds of being discharged to home (vs. more intensive care). Associations remained significant for 30-day mortality and discharge disposition in fully adjusted models (adjusting for age, sex, race, and disease history). These results suggest that measuring movement-based presurgical markers of physical activity and slow gait may be useful for identifying patients at risk for poor postsurgical outcomes. |
