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Preoperative stay (POS) duration is influenced by hospital organization, patient factors like age, and process complexity. Optimizing preoperative assessments can reduce POS, length of stay, and hospitalization costs.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Hospital Management
  • Patient Flow Optimization

Context:

  • Rising healthcare expenditures necessitate reforms in hospital resource utilization.
  • Preoperative stay (POS) length is a critical factor influencing total hospital stay and costs.
  • Understanding POS determinants is crucial for improving hospital efficiency and financial sustainability.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the factors influencing the length of preoperative stay (POS) in surgical patients.
  • To identify relationships between POS and patient demographics, clinical variables, and hospital access type.
  • To provide insights for optimizing hospital planning and patient management.

Summary:

  • The average POS was 2.92 days, with longer stays observed in urgent in-patient surgical and medical procedures.
  • POS was higher in older age groups (70-74 years) and men, particularly with surgical emergencies.
  • POS demonstrated statistically significant relationships with length of stay, relative weight, and cost, influenced by severity and complexity.

Impact:

  • Findings highlight the need for improved hospital planning and organization to manage POS effectively.
  • Ageing patient populations require tailored management strategies, especially for scheduled procedures.
  • Efficient preoperative assessment and management are essential for reducing POS, overall length of stay, and direct hospitalization costs.