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- UK
Is it Safe Yet? Patient's Perceptions about Returning to Hospital for Planed Orthopaedic Care
Description
In this VTT transcript, Bob Handley introduces Scott Mercer, who is set to present on the topic "Is it Safe yet? Patient Readiness and Perceptions about Returning to Hospitals for Planned Orthopedic Care". Scott begins by outlining the aim of his project, which involves assessing patient perceptions regarding attending planned orthopedic surgeries following the COVID-19 pandemic. He explains how they gathered data from 250 patients, stratifying them by risk as per medical guidelines, and highlights factors influencing patients' willingness to return to hospitals, primarily fears surrounding COVID-19.
Throughout the presentation, Scott elaborates on a detailed medical screening process wherein patients were assessed for risk factors and their willingness to undergo surgery during the pandemic. He notes the varied responses and underlying fears expressed by patients, noting that decision-making regarding surgeries is highly personal and influenced by the pervasive anxiety caused by the pandemic. The presentation concludes with a call for improved communication and shared decision-making in the patient care continuum, reflecting the need to adapt to new realities in elective surgeries.