Background: Day-of surgery cancellation (DOSC) is considered to be a very inefficient use of
hospital resources and results in emotional stress for the patient. To examine opportunities …

Background Unexpected cancellations of, and delays to, orthopaedic surgery have adverse
effects, with a negative impact on hospital performance and undesirable patient outcomes …

Background: A retrospective observational study was conducted to find out the reasons for
cancellation of elective orthopedic surgical inpatients on the day of surgery and to plan for …

Cancellations on the day of surgery represent a major wastage of resources and can impose
significant distress on patients. Minimising same day cancellations can improve cost …

Introduction Cancellations of planned surgical procedures have been a major and long-
standing problem for healthcare organisations across the world. They represent a significant …

Operating rooms (OR) generate significant revenue for the hospital. Therefore, the OR
productivity is essential for institutional success. 1 Hospital systems must ensure adequate …

Background Emergency surgery is unplanned by definition and patients are scheduled for
surgery with minimal preparation. Some patients who have sustained emergency …

BACKGROUND: Many day-of-surgery cancellations are avoidable, and different strategies
are used to prevent these costly adverse events. Despite these past analyses and …

Background: Surgery cancellation and rescheduling affect efficiency and satisfaction, both
critical aspects of the modern orthopaedic practice. The purpose of this study was to critically …

Background: Cancellation of cases on the scheduled day of surgery leads to an inefficient
utilisation of scarce hospital and patient's resources. Identifying the causes of such …