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Sickness absence after inguinal herniorrhaphy.

M Griffiths, M E Oblin, E D Acheson

    Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
    |June 1, 1979
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    Sickness absence after inguinal herniorrhaphy varied significantly. General practitioner attitudes towards follow-up appointments influenced patient recovery times, highlighting the importance of post-operative care coordination.

    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Outcomes
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Significant variations in postoperative inpatient stay and total sickness absence were observed following elective inguinal herniorrhaphy.
    • Factors such as occupation, age, and surgical approach explained only 21% of the variation in sickness absence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate factors influencing sickness absence after inguinal herniorrhaphy.
    • To explore the attitudes of general practitioners and consultant surgeons regarding follow-up care.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of sickness absence data from 899 men undergoing inguinal herniorrhaphy between 1970-1971.
    • Questionnaires administered to general practitioners and consultant surgeons on their views regarding follow-up appointments and influencing factors.

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    Main Results:

    • Significant variations in sickness absence existed between hospitals and consultants.
    • General practitioner attitudes towards the necessity of outpatient appointments correlated with patient sickness absence duration.

    Conclusions:

    • Postoperative sickness absence following inguinal herniorrhaphy is multifactorial, with variations observed across different healthcare providers.
    • General practitioner perceptions of follow-up care appear to influence patient return-to-work timelines.