Friends, Family & Post-surgical Outcomes
Surgical patients with a strong network of friends & family reported better scores for anxiety, depression, inner peace, relaxation, pain intensity and pain unpleasantness.
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Susannah Fox is a former former Associate Director at the Pew Research Center’s Internet & America former Life Project.
Surgical patients with a strong network of friends & family reported better scores for anxiety, depression, inner peace, relaxation, pain intensity and pain unpleasantness.
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