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A weekend orthopaedic initiative list scheme.
J G Mackinnon1, D Smith, J H Dixon
1University of Bristol.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Weekend elective orthopedic surgery is feasible and safe, proving popular with patients. Pre-operative assessment is crucial to avoid lost operating room time and associated costs.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Elective orthopaedic services are typically confined to weekdays.
- Patient demand for flexible surgical scheduling is increasing.
- Optimizing operating room (OR) utilization is a key healthcare challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and safety of providing elective orthopaedic surgery on weekends.
- To evaluate patient satisfaction with weekend surgical options.
- To quantify the economic impact of pre-operative assessment timing on OR utilization.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of weekend elective orthopaedic procedures.
- Patient surveys assessing satisfaction with weekend surgery.
- Analysis of OR scheduling data to determine efficiency.
Main Results:
- The study demonstrates the feasibility and safety of weekend elective orthopaedic services.
- Weekend surgery scheduling is highly favored by patients.
- Failure to conduct pre-operative assessments results in significant lost theatre time.
Conclusions:
- Weekend elective orthopaedic surgery is a viable and desirable service model.
- Implementing pre-operative assessments is essential for efficient operating room utilization.
- Addressing patient preferences can improve service delivery in orthopaedic surgery.