Why the study?
Does the cancellation or postponement of planned cardiac operations worsen patient mood and depression compared to operations without postponement?
Does the cancellation or postponement of planned cardiac operations worsen patient mood and depression compared to operations without postponement?
Cancellation of planned cardiac operations, particularly for organizational reasons, negatively impacts patient mood and significantly increases depression, especially in women.
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Cardiac surgery cancellations may worsen depression, especially in women; leaves open whether organizational changes mitigate effects.
Ivarsson et al. (2002) studied this question.