Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical care in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruption of regular healthcare leading to reduced hospital attendances, repurposing of surgical facilities, and cancellation of cancer screening programmes. This study aimed to determine the impact of COVID-19 on surgical care in the Netherlands.

Methods

A nationwide study was conducted in collaboration with the Dutch Institute for Clinical Auditing. Eight surgical audits were expanded with items regarding alterations in scheduling and treatment plans. Data on procedures performed in 2020 were compared with those from a historical cohort (2018-2019). Endpoints included total numbers of procedures performed and altered treatment plans. Secondary endpoints included complication, readmission, and mortality rates.

Results

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SUBMITTER: de Graaff MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10364688 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature