Why the study?
Canceling scheduled surgeries on the day of surgery imposes burdens on healthcare providers and consequences on patients, prompting an investigation into reasons for elective procedure cancellations to guide reduction strategies.
What are the incidence and root causes of elective surgery cancellations on the day of surgery at an academic medical center?
Population
29,978 elective surgical cases at a major referral center in southern Iran
Design
Retrospective cohort study
Authors
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May warrant review of preoperative processes to address cancellations; leaves open whether interventions reduce rates or improve outcomes.
What are the incidence and root causes of elective surgery cancellations on the day of surgery at an academic medical center?
The study identifies patient unsuitability, lack of time, and equipment issues as major causes of elective surgery cancellations, highlighting areas for preoperative process improvement.
Naderi-Boldaji et al. (2023) studied this question.
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