During the COVID-19 pandemic to date, people undergoing surgery have faced a triple threat posed by extended wait times for surgery, reduced access to supportive services, and an elevated risk of poor outcomes. It is imperative that healthcare providers find ways to employ evidence-based prehabilitation strategies that are accessible and safe to mitigate the negative impact of the pandemic on surgical outcomes. Attention should be paid to cohorts most affected by established health inequities and further exacerbated by the pandemic.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- mental health
- minimally invasive
- sars cov
- coronavirus disease
- coronary artery bypass
- public health
- health information
- surgical site infection
- primary care
- physical activity
- working memory
- health promotion
- sleep quality
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- risk assessment
- acute coronary syndrome
- health insurance