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Is the Grass Always Greener on the Other Side? - How Do Breast Cancer Patients Feel About Moving to a 'Green Hub'?
British Journal of Surgery ; 109:vi34, 2022.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2042551
ABSTRACT

Aim:

Between January and September 2020 our base hospital recorded zero COVID-19 incidence in breast surgery patients, in 30 days post-op, with stringent admission protocols including 14 days self-isolation, PCR testing, 'green' wards and designated 'green' theatres. However, as the UK entered its third lockdown in January 6th2021 the decision was made to move breast cancer surgery off-site to a 'green hub' 43 miles away. The aim of this study was to assess the impact this had on patients.

Method:

Patients who had surgery moved off-site were requested to anonymously complete a questionnaire which was either posted or handed to them at follow-up. The questionnaire contained 11 Multiple Choice questions and a comments section.

Results:

16 of 19 patients (84.21%) responded to the questionnaire. 16 of 16 (100%) understood the reason for the move. 2 (12.5%) stated that it increased anxiety/stress levels while 3 (18.75%) reported the opposite, and the remainder were neutral. 14 (87.5%) said the move made them feel safer, 1 (6.25%) did not feel safer, with the remaining 1 (6.25%) unsure. 15 (93.75%) felt they received enough information at base and 16 (100%) received sufficient discharge information at the 'green hub'. All 16 (100%) were satisfied with the move off-site but only 15 (93.75%) supported the decision.

Conclusions:

The responses indicate that the decision to move breast surgery off-site was supported and well understood. And while for a minority of patients this increased pre-operative anxiety/stress levels, it did make the majority feel safer.
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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Language: English Journal: British Journal of Surgery Year: 2022 Document Type: Article