Resource requirements for reintroducing elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: modelling study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 response required the cancellation of all but the most urgent surgical procedures. The number of cancelled surgical procedures owing to Covid-19, and the reintroduction of surgical acivirt, was modelled.

Methods

This was a modelling study using Hospital Episode Statistics data (2014-2019). Surgical procedures were grouped into four urgency classes. Expected numbers of surgical procedures performed between 1 March 2020 and 28 February 2021 were modelled. Procedure deficit was estimated using conservative assumptions and the gradual reintroduction of elective surgery from the 1 June 2020. Costs were calculated using NHS reference costs and are reported as millions or billions of euros. Estimates are reported with 95 per cent confidence intervals.

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SUBMITTER: Fowler AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7799203 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature