Elective Orthopaedic Surgery Cancellations: Insights into Avoidable and Unavoidable Causes, Consequences and Solutions

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Sam Barrow · University of Newcastle Australia

Kailash Devalia · Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Aysha Rajeev · Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Avoidable reasons were responsible for many cancellations and may be prevented through improved communication with patients and between staff. Unavoidable reasons may have root causes which can be tackled.

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Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Hospital Admissions and Outcomes

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Published in: International Journal for Quality in Health Care

DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzag040

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Elective Orthopaedic Surgery Cancellations: Insights into Avoidable and Unavoidable Causes, Consequences and Solutions

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