November 22, 2011Open Access

A web-based appointment system to reduce waiting for outpatients: A retrospective study

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Compared to the usual queuing method, the web-based appointment system could significantly increase patient's satisfaction with registration and reduce total waiting time effectively. However, further improvements are needed for broad use of the system.

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