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Vol. 12 (2021): Health Science Inquiry: Infectious Diseases

The Long Haul: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Surgical Backlog Problem

  • Hana A. Dibe
  • Jared C. Wooten
DOI
https://doi.org/10.29173/hsi414
Submitted
December 20, 2024
Published
2021-09-16

Abstract

Wait times for elective and non-elective surgeries were an existing concern, pre-COVID-19. The effects of the pandemic year have prolonged these wait times, causing further harm to surgical candidates. These delays pose a significant challenge for governments and require higher prioritization of healthcare spending to prevent worsening outcomes from delayed surgeries.