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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Health Services Research
  • Patient Prioritization

Background:

  • Developing an objective system for prioritizing patients on the waiting list for varicose vein surgery is crucial for organized healthcare access.
  • Existing prioritization methods may lack clarity and objectivity, potentially leading to inequities in service provision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a clear-cut, objective system for prioritizing patients awaiting varicose vein surgery.
  • To enable a more organized and rational approach to accessing vascular surgery services.

Main Methods:

  • Variables for prioritization were selected, including clinical presentation, varicose vein size, complications, work situation, and quality of life impact.
  • Structured surveys were conducted with patients, relatives, and healthcare professionals to determine the relative weight of each variable.
  • A convenience sample of 762 subjects participated in the survey, including patients, relatives, general practitioners, nurses, and vascular surgeons.

Main Results:

  • Clinical manifestations were assigned the highest relative importance (46.1%) in the prioritization score.
  • Complications (18.3%) and influence on quality of life (18.2%) were also significant factors in the prioritization system.
  • Varicose vein size (8.2%) and aggravating work factors (9.2%) contributed to the final prioritization score.

Conclusions:

  • The developed prioritization system, agreed upon by all stakeholders, offers an objective and transparent method for ranking patients for varicose vein surgery.
  • Implementation of this system can lead to rationalization of access to varicose vein surgery, improving healthcare service delivery.