INTERSECTIONS OF MENTAL HEALTH, PRE-SURGICAL MEASURES, AND POST-SURGICAL OUTCOMES

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW & META ANALYSIS

Mental and physical health concerns are currently addressed and treated as separate entities; however, they are not mutually exclusive. Postoperative depression is a frequent complication of surgery. Major depressive disorder produces cognitive, behavioral, and physical changes resulting in increased vulnerability to postoperative complications such as infection, chronic pain, and lower quality of life. Disclosure of psychiatric risks should be deemed necessary, as studies have shown that preoperative education significantly improves surgical outcomes, as well as patient satisfaction.

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