Winter cancellations of elective surgical procedures in the UK: a questionnaire survey of patients on the economic and psychological impact.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To quantify the economic and psychological impact of the cancellation of operations due to winter pressures on patients, their families and the economy.

Design

This questionnaire study was designed with the help of patient groups. Data were collected on the economic and financial burden of cancellations. Emotions were also quantified on a 5-point Likert scale.

Setting

Five NHS Hospital Trusts in the East Midlands region of England.

Participants

We identified 796 participants who had their elective operations cancelled between 1 November 2017 and 31 March 2018 and received responses from 339 (43%) participants.

Interventions

Participants were posted a modified version of a validated quality of life questionnaire with a prepaid return envelope.<

SUBMITTER: Herrod PJJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6747666 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature