Why the study?
What are the rate and reasons for cancellation of elective operations in a major teaching referral hospital in Jordan?
Population
10,485 scheduled elective surgical operations at a major teaching referral hospital in Jordan
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
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Highlights opportunities to address medical and administrative barriers in similar hospitals; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve throughput in prospective studies.
What are the rate and reasons for cancellation of elective operations in a major teaching referral hospital in Jordan?
The cancellation rate of elective operations was 3.6%, primarily driven by medical reasons, patient non-attendance, and unavailability of beds, suggesting better bed utilization could reduce cancellations.
Mesmar et al. (2011) studied this question.
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