The Effect of Preoperative Education on Psychological, Clinical and Economic Outcomes in Elective Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review

Psychosocial factors related to different degrees of clinical impairment and quality of life in the preoperative period may influence outcomes from elective spine surgery. Patients have expressed a need for individualized information given in sufficient quantities and at the appropriate time. Theref...

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Main Authors: Louise C. Burgess, Joe Arundel, Thomas W. Wainwright
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/7/1/48