Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Peripheral Artery Disease III: Interprofessional Care01:27

Peripheral Artery Disease III: Interprofessional Care

623
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is characterized by narrowed arteries that diminish blood flow to the extremities. Effective management of PAD requires an interprofessional approach involving various healthcare professionals. The critical aspects of interprofessional care for PAD patients focus on risk factor modification, drug therapy, exercise therapy, nutrition therapy, critical limb ischemia care, and interventional radiology and surgical procedures.The primary treatment goal for PAD...
623
Nursing Interventions I: Taxonomy of Nursing Interventions01:03

Nursing Interventions I: Taxonomy of Nursing Interventions

4.5K
Nursing interventions are chosen as part of the planning process to achieve patient outcomes. Once nursing diagnoses are determined, the goals and outcomes are specified, then the nursing interventions are selected and individualized according to the patient's situation.
A nursing intervention is a treatment or action based on scientific concepts and knowledge from the nursing, behavioral, and physical sciences. Identifying and prioritizing nursing interventions based on the desired outcome...
4.5K
Venous Thrombosis III: Interprofessional Care01:29

Venous Thrombosis III: Interprofessional Care

473
Venous thrombosis requires effective prevention and treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce potential complications.Prevention StrategiesHealthcare providers must prioritize preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) for all adult patients upon admission. Interventions depend on bleeding and thrombosis risk, medical history, current medications, diagnoses, planned procedures, and patient preferences. Patients on bed rest should change positions every two hours and, if not...
473
Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management01:23

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management

608
During the postoperative period, it is crucial to focus on maintaining circulation, identifying and managing potential complications, and planning for discharge.Nursing AssessmentVital signs monitoring: Regularly monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, to detect early signs of complications such as bleeding and infection.Circulation assessment: Monitor pulses, perform Doppler assessments, and check capillary refill, color, temperature, and...
608
Nursing Interventions II: Selecting and Classifying the Nursing Interventions01:29

Nursing Interventions II: Selecting and Classifying the Nursing Interventions

3.7K
Creating and executing a nursing diagnosis helps nurses plan care and guide patient, family, and community interventions. They are developed based on a patient's physical evaluation and support measuring the outcomes. It is not recommended to select random interventions throughout the planning process. Instead, consider the following six essential factors when choosing interventions:
3.7K
Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures01:22

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures

5.0K
Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
5.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

MicroLC-HRMS selective quantification of a biotherapeutic fusion protein in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid of patients with Lafora disease using a linker-containing signature peptide.

Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis·2026
Same author

The Italian registry for narcolepsy and central disorders of hypersomnolence (ReN&IS): Baseline clinical and diagnostic findings.

Sleep medicine·2026
Same author

Serial cycle threshold to assess the infectious potential of SARS-CoV-2: A systematic review.

Epidemiology and infection·2026
Same author

Oral Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir for Covid-19 in Higher-Risk Outpatients.

The New England journal of medicine·2026
Same author

Amyloid-beta-targeting monoclonal antibodies for people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews·2026
Same author

Incidence and associated factors of emergency department visits for violent behaviour: a retrospective cohort study in Romagna, Italy.

BMJ open·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 17, 2026

Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
09:21

Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Published on: January 18, 2018

12.8K

Interventions to reduce waiting times for elective procedures.

Luciana Ballini1, Antonella Negro, Susanna Maltoni

  • 1Osservatorio Regionale per l'Innovazione, Agenzia Sanitaria e Sociale Regionale - Regione Emilia-Romagna, viale Aldo Moro 21, Bologna, Italy, 40127. luballini@regione.emilia-romagna.it.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|February 24, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Reducing elective healthcare wait times is challenging. Interventions like open access or direct booking show some promise, but more high-quality research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in improving patient care.

More Related Videos

Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology
10:46

Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology

Published on: May 26, 2015

14.0K
Reduced Procedure Time and Variability with Active Esophageal Cooling During Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
04:58

Reduced Procedure Time and Variability with Active Esophageal Cooling During Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Published on: August 25, 2022

2.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 17, 2026

Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
09:21

Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Published on: January 18, 2018

12.8K
Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology
10:46

Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology

Published on: May 26, 2015

14.0K
Reduced Procedure Time and Variability with Active Esophageal Cooling During Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
04:58

Reduced Procedure Time and Variability with Active Esophageal Cooling During Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Published on: August 25, 2022

2.7K

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Long waiting times for elective healthcare procedures cause patient distress and can lead to adverse health outcomes.
  • Inefficient healthcare delivery and planning are often perceived when patients face extended waits for non-urgent medical services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically assess the effectiveness of various interventions designed to reduce waiting times for both diagnostic and therapeutic elective healthcare procedures.
  • To synthesize evidence from diverse study designs evaluating strategies for minimizing delays in accessing healthcare services.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a comprehensive search of multiple electronic databases and grey literature for relevant studies.
  • Included randomized controlled trials (RCTs), controlled before-after studies (CBAs), and interrupted time series (ITS) designs evaluating interventions to reduce waiting times.
  • Extracted data and assessed risk of bias using standardized tools, classifying interventions into demand management, capacity expansion, or process restructuring.

Main Results:

  • Eight studies (3 RCTs, 5 ITS) met inclusion criteria, but heterogeneity precluded meta-analysis.
  • One interrupted time series study showed a reduction in semi-urgent surgical wait times with a prioritization system.
  • Seven studies evaluated restructuring intake processes; open access/direct booking showed mixed results, with some evidence of reduced wait times for specific conditions but not others. Overall evidence quality was low to very low.

Conclusions:

  • Current evidence on interventions to reduce elective healthcare waiting times is limited due to a small number of low-quality studies.
  • Interventions that enhance service accessibility, such as open access or direct booking/referral systems, demonstrate potential but require further investigation.
  • Firm conclusions cannot be drawn; more rigorous research is necessary to establish effective strategies for reducing healthcare wait times.