- Published
- 02 June 2024
- Journal article
How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect cancer patients in England who had hospital appointments cancelled?
- Authors
- Source
- Social Science and Medicine
Abstract
•The paper examines appointment cancellations for English cancer patients during COVID-19.
•Pandemic patients waited 19 more days for rescheduled appointments than pre-pandemic.
•Pandemic cohort had 14% fewer outpatient, 32% fewer inpatient visits, 50% less hospitalized.
•No mortality difference suggests hospitals prioritized acute cases despite fewer resources.
•Later cancellations less disruptive; provider-initiated linked to higher survival rates.
Cite as
Lonsky, J., Nicodemo, C. & Redding, S. 2024, 'How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect cancer patients in England who had hospital appointments cancelled?', Social Science and Medicine, 352, article no: 116998. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.116998