Effect of elective surgery cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic on patients' activity, anxiety and pain

Patient's perspectives and changes in symptoms after cancellation of their elective procedures due to the COVID-19 pandemic were analysed. Most patients experienced no change in symptoms, but women and black patients experienced adverse impacts at higher rates than other groups.

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Published in:British journal of surgery 2021-12, Vol.108 (12), p.e392-e393
Main Authors: Sims, B M, Patel, A D, Garnica, B G, Faraj, M T, Tang, A, Parsons, T, Hoegler, J J, Day, C S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living
Anxiety - epidemiology
COVID-19
Elective Surgical Procedures
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Midwestern United States - epidemiology
Pain - epidemiology
Pandemics
Patient Preference
Research Letter
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Patient's perspectives and changes in symptoms after cancellation of their elective procedures due to the COVID-19 pandemic were analysed. Most patients experienced no change in symptoms, but women and black patients experienced adverse impacts at higher rates than other groups.
ISSN:0007-1323
1365-2168
DOI:10.1093/bjs/znab318