Patient experiences of waiting for orthopaedic care and priorities for ‘waiting well’: a qualitative study in a London NHS trust

Patient experiences of waiting for orthopaedic care and priorities for ‘waiting well’: a qualitative study in a London NHS trust

Abstract Background Following the COVID- 19 pandemic, patients are facing larger waiting lists and longer waiting times than ever before. Long waits for orthopaedic treatment can negatively impact patients’ quality of life due to pain, reduced mobility, and the psychological effects of waiting itsel...

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Main Authors: Jodie Chan, Sharon Poon, Anna Lawrence-Jones, Fiona O’Driscoll, Carol Waugh, Abiola Awojobi-Johnson, Leila Shepherd, Kate Grailey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
Waiting lists
Orthopaedics
Health equity
Deprivation
Underserved groups
Public involvement
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01578-4
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