Patients with larger social networks may fare better after an operation
A new study published in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that patients with a large support network of family and friends report feeling less pain and anxiety prior to having a surgical procedure, which can have a substantially positive impact on their postoperative recovery. The findings suggest that it is important for clinicians to be aware of the close relationship between patients’ social networks and their impact on preoperative pain and anxiety, and how these relationships can affect patient recovery after major operations.
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Social Connectedness and Patient Recovery after Major Operations
Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Volume 206, Issue 2, Pages 292-300
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