Journal article
Impact of managed waiting for coronary artery bypass graft surgery on patients' perceived quality of life.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Current demand for CABG surgery remains high, often exceeds available resources, and has led to the development of managed waiting lists. This study was designed to determine how being placed on a managed waiting list for > 6 weeks for CABG surgery affected patients' perceived quality of life in a Canadian center.
METHODS AND RESULTS: Telephone interviews were carried out in the setting of a large urban hospital in northern Alberta. …
Authors
Teo KK; Spoor M; Pressey T; Williamson H; Calder P; Gelfand ET; Koshal A
Journal
Circulation, Vol. 98, No. 19 Suppl, pp. ii29–ii33
Publication Date
November 10, 1998
ISSN
0009-7322