Impact of Multiple COVID-19 Waves on Gynaecological Cancer Services in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to assess the impact of multiple COVID-19 waves on UK gynaecological-oncology services.

Methods

An online survey was distributed to all UK-British-Gynaecological-Cancer-Society members during three COVID-19 waves from 2020 to2022.

Results

In total, 51 hospitals (including 32 cancer centres) responded to Survey 1, 42 hospitals (29 centres) to Survey 2, and 39 hospitals (30 centres) to Survey 3. During the first wave, urgent referrals reportedly fell by a median of 50% (IQR = 25-70%). In total, 49% hospitals reported reduced staffing, and the greatest was noted for trainee doctors, by a median of 40%. Theatre capacity was reduced by a median of 40%. A median of 30% of planned operations was postponed. Multidisciplinary meetings were completel

SUBMITTER: Oxley S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9953843 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature