Key result
Elective surgical case cancellation occurred in 15.33% of scheduled procedures, with the highest prevalence in GI and HPB surgery (40.9%).
Why the study?
Cancellation of elective surgical procedures causes emotional trauma to patients and families and remains a long-standing challenge for healthcare organizations worldwide.
Cross-Sectional (n=600)
No
p-value: p=<0.05
Elective surgical case cancellation is common (15.33%), primarily driven by patient-related factors such as abnormal preoperative tests, highlighting the need for better preoperative preparation.
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May inform targeted fixes for cancellations in similar hospitals; leaves open need for interventional trials.
Basukala et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Elective surgical case cancellation (n=600). Scheduled elective surgical procedures was evaluated on Prevalence of cancellation of elective surgical procedures (p=<0.05). Elective surgical case cancellation occurred in 15.33% of scheduled procedures, with the highest prevalence in GI and HPB surgery (40.9%).
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