Surgical complications and their impact on patients' psychosocial well-being: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Surgical complications may affect patients psychologically due to challenges such as prolonged recovery or long-lasting disability. Psychological distress could further delay patients' recovery as stress delays wound healing and compromises immunity. This review investigates whether surgical co...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2016
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