Factors Associated with Delayed On-Time Starts and Cancellations of Scheduled Non-Obstetric Surgeries.

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Authors

Eleanor Brakewood · Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Abstract

Primary language was not associated with first-case delays or cancellations in our study populations. We identified populations at risk for first-case surgical delays. Future qualitative research is needed to identify modifiable causes of delays in perioperative units to guide cost-effective, equitable patient care.

Topics & Keywords

Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization Hospital Admissions and Outcomes Patient Safety and Medication Errors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 109, Issue 3, pp. 30-36

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