Phone checklist could cut surgery cancellations
NCT ID NCT01732159
First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tested whether calling patients a few days before surgery with a checklist could lower the number of last-minute cancellations. Over 4,000 adults and children scheduled for day surgery took part. The goal was to see if this simple step helps hospitals run more smoothly.
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Locations
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Cochin Hospital
Paris, 75014, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
checklist
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple checklist could help hospitals reduce wasted time and resources from last-minute surgery cancellations.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, so results are already known. The checklist may not work in all hospitals or for all types of surgery.
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