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Waiting for surgery from the patient perspective.

Tracey Carr1, Ulrich Teucher, Jackie Mann

  • 1Health Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Psychology Research and Behavior Management
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Waiting for elective surgery impacts patients significantly, especially with severe symptoms. While often stressful, the waiting experience can be viewed differently by patients, influencing their quality of life.

Keywords:
literature reviewpatient perspectivescheduled surgerywait time

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Area of Science:

  • Medical research
  • Surgical patient experience
  • Health services research

Background:

  • Waiting for elective surgery is a common patient experience.
  • Understanding the patient perspective on waiting is crucial for improving care.
  • Key aspects include tolerance, quality of life, and the psychological impact of waiting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the impact of waiting for elective surgery from the patient's perspective.
  • To focus on maximum tolerance, quality of life, and the nature of the waiting experience.
  • To synthesize findings from original research articles on surgical waiting.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review.
  • Searches conducted across multiple databases: Medline, PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, and HealthSTAR.
  • Inclusion of 27 original research articles addressing patient experience, quality of life, and waiting tolerance.

Main Results:

  • Unacceptable wait times are associated with severe symptoms and functional impairment.
  • Health-related quality of life is influenced by the type and severity of the planned surgery.
  • The waiting period is generally perceived as stressful and anxiety-provoking, with communication issues causing frustration.
  • However, the waiting experience is not universally negative; some patients adapt and live fully despite their condition.

Conclusions:

  • Patient tolerance for surgical wait times is context-dependent, linked to symptom severity and functional status.
  • The impact of waiting on quality of life is modulated by the surgical intervention's nature and urgency.
  • While stress and anxiety are common, the patient experience of waiting is complex and can include adaptation and resilience.
  • Further research is needed on the interplay between waiting, illness, and the patient's perception of time.