The impact of the COVID-19 public health response on service demand and patient perceptions in a tertiary Australian gynaecology oncology unit.
Nooraishah YasinMichael YuKristen JonesAnne WoolfieldIan HughesMarcelo NascimentoHelen GreenPublished in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2024)
The COVID-19 PHR resulted in an unexpected increase in unit service demand and delivery. The necessary implementation of telephone appointments, while less preferred by patients, sustained service requirements. Cross-border tertiary healthcare services should consider the significant impact of border restrictions on patient wellbeing.