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Lindgren, Lenita
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Johansson, S., Sandin, P., Lindgren, L., Mills, N. L., Hedman, L., Backman, H. & Nilsson, U. (2025). Cardiac troponin and increased mortality risk among individuals with restrictive spirometric pattern on lung function testing. European Clinical Respiratory Journal, 12(1), Article ID 2436203.
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2025 (English)In: European Clinical Respiratory Journal, ISSN 2001-8525, Vol. 12, no 1, article id 2436203Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background: Individuals with a restrictive spirometric pattern have a high burden of cardiovascular and metabolic morbidity.

Objective: To assess prevalence of elevated cardiac biomarkers among individuals with a restrictive spirometric pattern compared to those with a normal lung function and to evaluate the association between cardiac biomarkers and mortality.

Methods: In 2002–04, individuals with airway obstruction were identified from population-based cohorts, together with age- and sex-matched non-obstructive referents. The analysis population consisted of the non-obstructive referents stratified according to whether they had a restrictive spirometric pattern or normal lung function in whom cardiac biomarkers were measured. Deaths were recorded until 31 December 2010.

Results: Participants with a restrictive spirometric pattern were older and more likely to be obese with a higher burden of cardiovascular risk factors than those with normal function. Elevated cardiac troponin but not natriuretic peptide levels were more common in those with a restrictive spirometric pattern independent of age, sex, BMI, or risk factors (adjusted OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.29–2.74). At 5 years, death occurred more frequently in participants with restrictive spirometric pattern compared to those with normal function (15.7% [31/197] versus 7.6% [57/751]), with highest mortality rate in those with restriction and elevated cardiac troponin (28.7% [27/94]). Cardiac troponin was independently associated with death among those with a restrictive spirometric pattern (HR 4.91, 95% CI 1.58–15.26) but not in those with normal lung function.

Conclusion: Cardiac troponin was elevated more often in people with a restrictive spirometric pattern in whom it was a strong independent predictor of death.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Taylor & Francis, 2025
Keywords
cardiac disease, epidemiology, mortality, natriuretic peptides, Spirometry, troponin
National Category
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-233322 (URN)10.1080/20018525.2024.2436203 (DOI)001374121900001 ()39670207 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85211766289 (Scopus ID)
Funder
Visare NorrSwedish Heart Lung FoundationUmeå UniversityRegion Västerbotten
Available from: 2025-01-02 Created: 2025-01-02 Last updated: 2025-02-10Bibliographically approved
Hudhud, L., Hauksson, J., Haney, M., Sparrman, T., Eriksson, J. & Lindgren, L. (2025). Choline levels in the pregenual anterior cingulate cortex associated with unpleasant pain experience and anxiety. NeuroImage, 310, Article ID 121153.
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2025 (English)In: NeuroImage, ISSN 1053-8119, E-ISSN 1095-9572, Vol. 310, article id 121153Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

In vivo proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy is a non-invasive technique used to measure biochemical molecules such as choline, glutamate, glutamine, and γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA), many of which are relevant to anxiety and pain. However, the relationship between these neurotransmitters/metabolites and their implications for anxiety and subjective experience of pain is not yet fully understood. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the association between anxiety and pain ratings with levels of total choline, glutamate and GABA in brain regions known to be involved in anxiety and emotional experience of pain, specifically pregenual anterior cingulate cortex (pgACC) and dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC). The levels of the neurotransmitters/metabolites were measured using GABA-edited Mescher–Garwood PRESS for GABA measurements, with the OFF-sequence measurements for total choline (tCho) and Glx (combined glutamate + glutamine). The total choline (tCho) signal in our analysis included glycerophosphocholine (GPC) and phosphocholine (PC), which is consistent with standard practices in MRS studies. This approach ensures a robust estimation of tCho concentrations across participants. The study collected data from 38 participants (17 males and 21 females). The analysis revealed a significant correlation between anxiety ratings before a standardized pain provocation and the rated pain unpleasantness during the pain provocation. tCho correlated negatively with these parameters in pgACC. A linear regression analysis indicated that tCho levels in pgACC have a significant negative association with anxiety and perceived pain when controlling for age, depressive symptoms, and alcohol and tobacco intake. We also found that sex significantly moderates the relationship between pgACC choline levels and pain unpleasantness. The study suggests that levels of choline, an essential precursor of acetylcholine, are associated with anxiety and perceived pain. These levels may influence how Glx and GABA contribute to affective pain experiences by modulating the balance between excitatory and inhibitory signals. However, future research is needed to identify the mechanisms involved. Furthermore, the study indicates that sex is a significant factor in this relationship, with lower choline levels being associated with higher pain ratings in females but not in males. This highlights the significance of addressing sex as a biological factor in pain research to better understand the different responses to treatments and to facilitate the development of more effective interventions in the future.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2025
Keywords
Anterior cingulate cortex, Anxiety, Choline, GABA, Glutamate, Pain, Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy
National Category
Neurosciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-238372 (URN)10.1016/j.neuroimage.2025.121153 (DOI)001456063600001 ()40101868 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-105000279189 (Scopus ID)
Funder
Umeå University
Available from: 2025-05-21 Created: 2025-05-21 Last updated: 2025-05-21Bibliographically approved
Glans, A., Wennberg, L., Wilén, J., Lindgren, L., Sundgren, P. C., Mårtensson, J., . . . Hansson, B. (2025). Evaluation of software-optimized protocols for acoustic noise reduction during brain MRI at 7 Tesla. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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2025 (English)In: Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, ISSN 1053-1807, E-ISSN 1522-2586Article in journal (Refereed) Epub ahead of print
Abstract [en]

Background: MR-generated acoustic noise may be particularly concerning at 7-Tesla (T) systems. Noise levels can be reduced by altering gradient output using software optimization. However, such alterations might influence image quality or prolong scan times, and these optimizations have not been well characterized.

Purpose: To evaluate image quality, sound pressure levels (SPLs), and perceived noise levels when using the acoustic noise reduction technique SofTone for T2-weighted fast spin echo (T2W FSE) and three-dimensional T1-weighted turbo field echo (3D T1W TFE), and to compare with conventional imaging during 7-T brain MRI.

Study Type: Prospective.

Subjects: Twenty-eight volunteers underwent brain MRI, with n = 26 for image quality evaluations.

Field Strength/Sequence: Conventional and SofTone versions of T2W FSE and 3D T1W TFE at 7 T.

Assessment: Peak SPLs (A-weighted decibels, dBA), participant-perceived noise levels (Borg CR10-scale), qualitative image assessments by three neuroradiologists (four-graded ordinal scales), interrater reliability, and percentage agreement.

Statistical Test: Paired t-test, Wilcoxon's Signed-Rank Test, and Krippendorff's alpha; p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

Results: SofTone significantly reduced peak SPLs: from 116.3 to 97.0 dBA on T2W FSE, and from 123.7 to 101.5 dBA on 3D T1W TFE. SofTone was perceived as significantly quieter than conventional scanning. T2W FSE showed no significant differences in image quality assessments (p = 0.21–1.00), except one radiologist noting significantly less artifact interference with SofTone. General image quality remained acceptable for 3D T1W TFE, though one radiologist scored it significantly lower with SofTone (mean scores: 3.08 vs. 3.65), and two radiologists observed significantly worse white and gray matter differentiation with SofTone (mean scores: 3.19 vs. 3.54; 2.27 vs. 2.81). Data Conclusion: SofTone can significantly reduce sound intensity and perceived noise levels while maintaining acceptable image quality with T2W FSE and 3D T1W TFE in brain MRI. It appears to be an effective tool for providing a safer, quieter 7-T scan environment. Evidence Level: 4. Technical Efficacy: Stage 5.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
John Wiley & Sons, 2025
Keywords
hearing protection, MR safety, software optimization, ultra-high field MRI
National Category
Radiology and Medical Imaging
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-236679 (URN)10.1002/jmri.29749 (DOI)001438753700001 ()40048635 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-86000345996 (Scopus ID)
Funder
Region Skåne, RegSkane-2022-1171Swedish Research Council, VR-RFI 829-2010-5928
Available from: 2025-03-25 Created: 2025-03-25 Last updated: 2025-03-25
Mattsson, L., Lundsten, S. D., Rydén, P. & Lindgren, L. (2025). Predicting care times at PACU. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 327, 225-226
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Predicting care times at PACU
2025 (English)In: Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, ISSN 0926-9630, E-ISSN 1879-8365, Vol. 327, p. 225-226Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Patients undergoing anesthetic surgery are treated postoperatively in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Traditional planning methods often fail to account for the complexity of patient data. This study aims to develop a machine learning (ML) tool to predict PACU-care times and to improve patient throughput. By integrating local-explanation models, we seek to gain clinical acceptance by providing insights into individual predictions. The project utilizes data from over 84,000 patients, including more than 170 variables.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
IOS Press, 2025
Keywords
Clinical AI, Explanation methods, Interval censored data
National Category
Nursing Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-239743 (URN)10.3233/SHTI250310 (DOI)40380422 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-105005816732 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2025-06-09 Created: 2025-06-09 Last updated: 2025-06-09Bibliographically approved
Härgestam, M., Lindgren, L. & Jacobsson, M. (2024). Can equity in care be achieved for stigmatized patients? Discourses of ideological dilemmas in perioperative care. BMC Health Services Research, 24(1), Article ID 210.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Can equity in care be achieved for stigmatized patients? Discourses of ideological dilemmas in perioperative care
2024 (English)In: BMC Health Services Research, E-ISSN 1472-6963, Vol. 24, no 1, article id 210Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background: In the perioperative care of individuals with obesity, it is imperative to consider the presence of risk factors that may predispose them to complications. Providing optimal care in such cases proves to be a multifaceted challenge, significantly distinct from the care required for non-obese patients. However, patients with morbidities regarded as self-inflicted, such as obesity, described feelings of being judged and discriminated in healthcare. At the same time, healthcare personnel express difficulties in acting in an appropriate and non-insulting way. In this study, the aim was to analyse how registered nurse anaesthetists positioned themselves regarding obese patients in perioperative care.

Methods: We used discursive psychology to analyse how registered nurse anaesthetists positioned themselves toward obese patients in perioperative care, while striving to provide equitable care. The empirical material was drawn from interviews with 15 registered nurse anaesthetists working in a hospital in northern Sweden.

Results: Obese patients were described as “untypical”, and more “resource-demanding” than for the “normal” patient in perioperative care. This created conflicting feelings, and generated frustration directed toward the patients when the care demanded extra work that had not been accounted for in the schedules created by the organization and managers.

Conclusions: Although the intention of these registered nurse anaesthetists was to offer all patients equitable care, the organization did not always provide the necessary resources. This contributed to the registered nurse anaesthetists either consciously or unconsciously blaming patients who deviated from the “norm”.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
BioMed Central (BMC), 2024
Keywords
Discourse psychology, Discrimination, Equity, Ideological dilemma, Perioperative care, Stigmatization, Weight bias
National Category
Nursing
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-221533 (URN)10.1186/s12913-024-10580-5 (DOI)001163304600005 ()38360678 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85185237227 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2024-03-19 Created: 2024-03-19 Last updated: 2024-03-19Bibliographically approved
Härgestam, M., Morian, H. & Lindgren, L. (2024). Interprofessional team training via telemedicine in medical and nursing education. BMC Medical Education, 24(1), Article ID 1110.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Interprofessional team training via telemedicine in medical and nursing education
2024 (English)In: BMC Medical Education, E-ISSN 1472-6920, Vol. 24, no 1, article id 1110Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background: The use of information communication technologies such as telemedicine has increased over the years, offering access to specialized healthcare even in remote locations. However, telemedicine in interprofessional team training is seldom included in medical or nursing programs, and little is known about how to practise these scenarios. This study aimed to explore how medical and nursing students experience teamwork when one team member is participating remotely and digitally.

Methods: Following interprofessional team training in which one team member participated remotely, focus group interviews were conducted with three teams, each comprising one medical student and two nursing students (n = 9 students in total). The focus group interviews were analysed with thematic content analysis. The Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety model was applied as a theoretical framework and served as a lens in the analysis.

Results: Three themes were identified in the analysis: challenging the dynamic of leadership, becoming familiar with a new setting, and finding new strategies to communicate.

Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that future physicians and nurses need to enhance their knowledge of practicing teamwork through telemedicine during their education, as the use of telemedicine continues to grow.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
BioMed Central (BMC), 2024
Keywords
focus groups, information communication technology, medical students, nursing students, system engineering initiative for patient safety, interprofessional team training, telemedicine
National Category
Nursing Health Care Service and Management, Health Policy and Services and Health Economy
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-230860 (URN)10.1186/s12909-024-06104-8 (DOI)001328451300001 ()39379934 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85206048230 (Scopus ID)
Funder
The Kamprad Family Foundation
Available from: 2024-10-14 Created: 2024-10-14 Last updated: 2024-10-21Bibliographically approved
Glans, A., Wilén, J., Hansson, B., Audulv, Å. & Lindgren, L. (2024). Managing acoustic noise within MRI: a qualitative interview study among Swedish radiographers. Radiography, 30(3), 889-895
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2024 (English)In: Radiography, ISSN 1078-8174, E-ISSN 1532-2831, Vol. 30, no 3, p. 889-895Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Introduction: Acoustic noise from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can cause hearing loss and needs to be mitigated to ensure the safety of patients and personnel. Capturing MR personnel's insights is crucial for guiding the development and future applications of noise-reduction technology. This study aimed to explore how MR radiographers manage acoustic noise in clinical MR settings.

Methods: Using a qualitative design, we conducted semi-structured individual interviews with fifteen MR radiographers from fifteen hospitals around Sweden. We focused on the clinical implications of participants’ noise management, using an interpretive description approach. We also identified sociotechnical interactions between People, Environment, Tools, and Tasks (PETT) by adopting a Human Factors/Ergonomics framework. Interview data were analyzed inductively with thematic analysis (Braun and Clarke).

Results: The analysis generated three main themes regarding MR radiographers’ noise management: (I) Navigating Occupational Noise: Risk Management and Adaptation; (II) Protecting the Patient and Serving the Exam, and (III) Establishing a Safe Healthcare Environment with Organizational Support.

Conclusion: This study offers insights into radiographers’ experiences of managing acoustic noise within MRI, and the associated challenges. Radiographers have adopted multiple strategies to protect patients and themselves from adverse noise-related effects. However, they require tools and support to manage this effectively, suggesting a need for organizations to adopt more proactive, holistic approaches to safety initiatives.

Implications for practice: The radiographers stressed the importance of a soundproofed work environment to minimize occupational adverse health effects and preserve work performance. They acknowledge noise as a common contributor to patient distress and discomfort. Providing options like earplugs, headphones, mold putty, software-optimized “quiet” sequences, and patient information were important tools. Fostering a safety culture requires proactive safety efforts and support from colleagues and management.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2024
Keywords
Acoustic noise, Human factors, MRI safety, Occupational health, Patient safety, Thematic analysis
National Category
Nursing Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-223498 (URN)10.1016/j.radi.2024.04.002 (DOI)001228761800001 ()2-s2.0-85189915794 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2024-04-25 Created: 2024-04-25 Last updated: 2025-04-24Bibliographically approved
Lundsten, S., Jacobsson, M., Rydén, P., Mattsson, L. & Lindgren, L. (2024). Using AI to predict patients’ length of stay: PACU staff’s needs and expectations for developing and implementing an AI system. Journal of Nursing Management, 2024, Article ID 189531.
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2024 (English)In: Journal of Nursing Management, ISSN 0966-0429, E-ISSN 1365-2834, Vol. 2024, article id 189531Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Introduction: The need for innovative technology in healthcare is apparent due to challenges posed by the lack of resources. This study investigates the adoption of AI-based systems, specifically within the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). The aim of the study was to explore staff needs and expectations concerning the development and implementation of a digital patient flow system based on ML predictions.

Methods: A qualitative approach was employed, gathering insights through interviews with 20 healthcare professionals, including nurse managers and staff involved in planning patient flows and patient care. The interview data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis, following steps of data familiarization, coding, and theme generation. The resulting themes were then assessed for their alignment with the modified technology acceptance model (TAM2).

Results: The respondents discussed the benefits and drawbacks of the proposed ML system versus current manual planning. They emphasized the need for controlling PACU throughput and expected the ML system to improve the length of stay predictions and provide a comprehensive patient flow overview for staff. Prioritizing the patient was deemed important, with the ML system potentially allowing for more patient interaction time. However, concerns were raised regarding potential breaches of patient confidentiality in the new ML system. The respondents suggested new communication strategies might emerge with effective digital information use, possibly freeing up time for more human interaction. While most respondents were optimistic about adapting to the new technology, they recognized not all colleagues might be as convinced.

Conclusion: This study showed that respondents were largely favorable toward implementing the proposed ML system, highlighting the critical role of nurse managers in patient workflow and safety, and noting that digitization could offer substantial assistance. Furthermore, the findings underscore the importance of strong leadership and effective communication as key factors for the successful implementation of such systems.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
John Wiley & Sons, 2024
National Category
Nursing
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-236440 (URN)10.1155/jonm/3189531 (DOI)001361765300001 ()40224877 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-105003513362 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2025-03-14 Created: 2025-03-14 Last updated: 2025-05-26Bibliographically approved
Olofsson, E., Gustafson, Y., Mukka, S., Tengman, E., Lindgren, L. & Olofsson, B. (2023). Association of depressive disorders and dementia with mortality among older people with hip fracture. BMC Geriatrics, 23(1), Article ID 135.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Association of depressive disorders and dementia with mortality among older people with hip fracture
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2023 (English)In: BMC Geriatrics, E-ISSN 1471-2318, Vol. 23, no 1, article id 135Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

BACKGROUND: Hip fracture (HF) is a significant cause of mortality among older people. Almost half of the patients with HF have dementia, which increases the mortality risk further. Cognitive impairment is associated with depressive disorders (DDs) and both dementia and DDs are independent risk factors for poor outcome after HF. However, most studies that evaluate mortality risk after HF separate these conditions.

AIMS: To investigate whether dementia with depressive disorders (DDwD) affects the mortality risk at 12, 24, and 36 months after HF among older people.

METHODS: Patients with acute HF (n = 404) were included in this retrospective analysis of two randomized controlled trials performed in orthopedic and geriatric departments. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale and cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination. A consultant geriatrician made final depressive disorder and dementia diagnoses using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria, with support from assessments and medical records. The 12-, 24- and 36-month mortality after HF was analyzed using logistic regression models adjusted for covariates.

RESULTS: In analyses adjusted for age, sex, comorbidity, pre-fracture walking ability, and fracture type, patients with DDwD had increased mortality risks at 12 [odds ratio (OR) 4.67, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.75-12.51], 24 (OR 3.61, 95% CI 1.71-7.60), and 36 (OR 4.53, 95% CI 2.24-9.14) months. Similar results were obtained for patients with dementia, but not depressive disorders, alone.

CONCLUSION: DDwD is an important risk factor for increased mortality at 12, 24, and 36 months after HF among older people. Routinely assessments after HF for cognitive- and depressive disorders could identify patients at risk for increased mortality, and enable early interventions.

TRIAL REGISTRATION: RCT2: International Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number Register, trial registration number: ISRCTN15738119.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
BioMed Central (BMC), 2023
Keywords
Dementia, Depressive disorders, Hip fracture, Mortality, Older people
National Category
Orthopaedics Geriatrics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-205678 (URN)10.1186/s12877-023-03862-w (DOI)000945613200001 ()36890449 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85149626612 (Scopus ID)
Funder
Vårdal FoundationVisare NorrThe Kempe FoundationsUmeå UniversityRegion VästerbottenSwedish Research Council, K2005‐27VX‐15357‐01A
Available from: 2023-03-14 Created: 2023-03-14 Last updated: 2024-07-04Bibliographically approved
Dahlberg, K., Månsson, S., Lyckner, S., Lindgren, L. & Alm, F. (2023). The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on perioperative factors: data from the Swedish Perioperative Register. Perioperative Medicine, 12(1), Article ID 50.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on perioperative factors: data from the Swedish Perioperative Register
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2023 (English)In: Perioperative Medicine, E-ISSN 2047-0525, Vol. 12, no 1, article id 50Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected healthcare organizations in many areas. The aim of this study was to describe surgical interventions, anesthesia, and postoperative outcomes in adult patients during the first wave and 1 year into the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden, and to compare these outcomes with outcomes during the same period the year before the pandemic.

Methods: Data were collected from the Swedish PeriOperative Register, and included 417, 233 perioperative registration of patients = 18 years old between period 1 (March-June 2019), period 2 (March-June 2020), and period 3 (March-June 2021).

Results: Compared with pre-pandemic (period 1), the number of surgical interventions decreased by 28% in the first wave (period 2); 1 year into the pandemic (period 3), the number of interventions was still 7.5% lower than pre-pandemic. The largest drops between periods 1 and 2 were noted in the specialties of ear, nose, and larynx surgery, - 55.6%; teeth, jaws, mouth, and pharynx surgery, - 45.0%; endocrine system surgery, - 38.8%. The number of acute surgeries remained stable during all three periods. Volatiles were more frequently used for the maintenance of general anesthesia in period 2 than in either period 1 or 3 (p < 0.001). Minor differences were noted throughout the periods in postoperative nausea and vomiting as well as postoperative pain.

Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on perioperative care in Sweden. During the first wave of the pandemic, the number of surgical interventions decreased, but the number of acute surgeries remained stable compared with pre-pandemic numbers. Perioperative organizations have had and will continue to have challenges handling the increased number of patients needing perioperative care.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
BioMed Central (BMC), 2023
Keywords
COVID-19 pandemic, Perioperative period, Postoperative outcomes, Anesthesia, Surgical interventions
National Category
Surgery Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-218933 (URN)10.1186/s13741-023-00340-0 (DOI)001068887600001 ()37715220 (PubMedID)
Available from: 2024-01-03 Created: 2024-01-03 Last updated: 2024-01-03Bibliographically approved
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