Cancellation of elective surgical procedures: A research agenda in Colombia

Cancellation of elective surgical procedures: A research agenda in Colombia

Cancellation of scheduled surgeries is a latent problem in Colombia, which encompasses negative consequences for the patient (physically and psychologically), the health care personnel (well-being, satisfaction, performance) and the institution (cost-effectiveness). The rate of cancellation varies b...

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Published in:Iatreia (Medellín, Colombia) Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 175 - 182
Main Authors: Segnini, Franco Jesús, Domínguez-Torres, Luis Carlos, Vega-Peña, Neil Valentín
Format: Journal Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Antioquia 01-04-2022
Subjects:
general surgery
outpatient surgery
programing
surgery room
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Summary:Cancellation of scheduled surgeries is a latent problem in Colombia, which encompasses negative consequences for the patient (physically and psychologically), the health care personnel (well-being, satisfaction, performance) and the institution (cost-effectiveness). The rate of cancellation varies between 2,7 - 7,6%. Most cancellations are preventable and occur due to administrative or programming issues. In this document, we performed a review on the gaps of knowledge on this problem in Colombia, and we highlighted some points for the research agenda.
ISSN:0121-0793
2011-7965
DOI:10.17533/udea.iatreia.135