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The aim is to explore effective strategies for utilizing waiting times in outpatient departments to enhance patient care and health outcomes.

Need Better Utilization of the Out-Patient Department Waiting Time

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The aim is to explore effective strategies for utilizing waiting times in outpatient departments to enhance patient care and health outcomes.
Proposed interactive activities during waiting periods, including educational content on screens and informational booklets.
Encouragement for patients and caregivers to engage with healthcare personnel and prepare questions before consultations.
Utilization of mobile platforms to provide personalized health information and resources.
Increased patient engagement during waiting periods showed a positive trend in satisfaction and healthcare experience.
Implementation of educational content led to enhanced awareness and management of health issues among patients.
Higher completion rates of symptom assessment scales noted, contributing to improved consultation discussions.

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Randomized trial examines strategies to enhance waiting time utility in outpatient departments, suggesting potential for better health outcomes.

Kakunje et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial examines strategies to enhance waiting time utility in outpatient departments, suggesting potential for better health outcomes.