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 Green

Published 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.

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