Pandemic's toll on surgery patients revealed in new study

NCT ID NCT05736822

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study explored how changes in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021) impacted the quality of life and experiences of over 5,000 Dutch patients who had surgery or another medical procedure. Researchers used focus groups and surveys to understand what mattered most to patients. The goal was to learn from these experiences to improve care in future crises.

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Locations

  • UMCG

    Groningen, Netherlands

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