Why the study?
Does the introduction of a preoperative preparation clinic reduce cancellations on the day of surgery in patients scheduled for surgery?
Does the introduction of a preoperative preparation clinic reduce cancellations on the day of surgery in patients scheduled for surgery?
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Preoperative clinics appear effective in reducing no-shows and medical-related cancellations on the day of surgery, though they may unmask underlying organizational inefficiencies.
Narouze et al. (2014) studied this question.