Checklist cuts surgery cancellations, study finds

NCT ID NCT01732159

First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tested whether using a checklist could lower the number of surgeries canceled at the last minute. Over 4,000 patients scheduled for same-day surgery took part. The main goal was to see if the checklist helped reduce cancellations and improve how the surgery unit runs.

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Locations

  • Cochin Hospital

    Paris, 75014, France

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