Simple phone call checklist cuts surgery cancellations

NCT ID NCT01732159

Summary

This study tested whether a simple phone checklist could reduce last-minute cancellations for outpatient surgeries. Researchers called over 4,000 patients a few days before their scheduled surgery to review a list of items. The goal was to catch potential problems early, improve planning, and help more patients get their surgery as scheduled.

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Locations

  • Cochin Hospital

    Paris, 75014, France

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