Pandemic's hidden toll: surgery patients share their stories
NCT ID NCT05736822
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 first held focus groups to understand key themes, then created a questionnaire to measure patient experiences. The goal was to learn from patients to improve care during future health emergencies.
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UMCG
Groningen, Netherlands
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