Urologia
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Comparative Study
The cancelling of elective surgical operations causes emotional trauma and a lack of confidence: study from a urological department.
Cancellation of elective surgical procedures is inconvenient and stressful on patients, causing loss of working days and disruption of daily life. Furthermore, it causes significant emotional trauma to the patients and their families. The purpose of this study was to analyze the number of elective surgery cancellations, as well as to identify and compare potential emotional trauma and satisfaction between older (≥ 65 years) and younger (<65 years) patients. ⋯ The study goal was to point out the importance of satisfying patients' expectations to offer a better assistance, in order to ensure a comforting and friendly experience, especially when the patients are weak and not young anymore.