Publications by authors named "Anya L Edwards"
Purpose: Persistent gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are frequently experienced by colon cancer survivors and may help identify patients with higher utilization of healthcare services. To assess the relationship between GI symptoms and specialty care utilization among colon cancer survivors.
Methods: A prospective longitudinal cohort study at an academic medical center of 126 adults surgically treated for stage I-IV colon cancer between February 2017 and June 2022.
Numerous United States transplant centers require solid organ transplantation candidates to be vaccinated against the coronavirus disease of 2019 to be active on the United Network for Organ Sharing waiting list. This study examined characteristics of adult patients on one center's kidney transplantation waiting list whose status was inactivated due to a lack of coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination by July 1, 2022, and who did not subsequently provide proof of vaccination by August 31, 2022 (cases). Patients in the control group were retrospectively matched to patients in the case group in a 4-to-1 fashion according to age, sex, and "active" status on the waiting list.
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- Burnout and depression in General Surgery residents negatively impact patient care and contribute to high turnover rates.
- A study involving 300 residents identified workplace demand and mindfulness as key factors influencing depressive symptoms and emotional exhaustion, with perceived stress acting as a mediator.
- The findings suggest that addressing workplace stress and promoting mindfulness could be effective strategies to reduce burnout and improve well-being among surgical residents.