Hospitalization-associated disability prediction using Hospital Frailty Risk Score in older patients undergoing pancreatectomy

Key summary points Aim This study aimed to investigate whether HFRS affects the postoperative incidence of HAD in older patients who underwent pancreatectomy. Findings The prevalence of intermediate and high-risk frailty was 2.7% and the incidence of HAD was significantly higher in the intermediate- and high-risk groups compared to that in the low-risk group. Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that intermediate and high risks of frailty increased the likelihood of HAD (odds ratio, 3.55; 95% confidence interval: 1.12–11.2). Message The risk of frailty evaluated using the HFRS increased the likelihood of developing HAD in older patients undergoing pancreatectomy.