Why the study?
Does the implementation of a Six Sigma program reduce the rate of surgery cancellations compared to routine care?
Population
1,700 surgical cases (850 cases after implementation and 850 cases before implementation)
Comparison
Six Sigma program implementation vs Routine care before the program implementation
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
3 months
Authors
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May reduce cancellations and costs in similar settings; leaves open generalizability and sustainability of Six Sigma interventions.
Does the implementation of a Six Sigma program reduce the rate of surgery cancellations compared to routine care?
The implementation of a Six Sigma program is effective in significantly reducing the rate of unexpected surgery cancellations.
Mojdeh et al. (2016) studied this question.
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