Understanding adverse post-operative outcomes in people with multimorbidity
Supervisors:
Dr Samira Bell, Population Health & Genomics Division, School of Medicine (University of Dundee)
Prof Tim Croudace, School of Health Sciences (University of Dundee)
Dr Pam Ramsay, School of Health Sciences (University of Dundee)
Dr Heather Walker, Population Health & Genomics Division, School of Medicine (University of Dundee)
Summary:
Over 5 million surgical procedures are performed in the UK each year in an increasingly ageing population. Over 25% of patients have multimorbidity. Post-operative mortality is higher in these patients, but few data have examined other adverse post-operative complications. This has important implications for planning surgical procedures and optimising peri-operative care.
The overarching aim of this PhD is to understand and quantify adverse post-operative outcomes in people with multimorbidity. Specific aims will be developed by the candidate and with the supervisory team and may include:
• Understanding the literature examining post-operative outcomes in people with multimorbidity.
• Quantifying adverse post-operative outcomes in people with multimorbidity (including sepsis, cardiovascular, renal and venous thromboembolism) and the most frequent disease combinations, using population-based, routinely collected healthcare data.
• Understanding patient and carer perceptions of outcomes following surgery using qualitative methods.
• Embedding Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) throughout the project.