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Aline Hooi Ming Teh1, Barbara S Turner, Siok Bee Tan
1Preoperative Evaluation Clinic (Dr Teh) and Ambulatory Surgery Centre (Dr Tham), Singapore General Hospital, Singapore (Dr Tan); and Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina (Dr Turner).
Abstract:
The purpose of this project was to determine the effectiveness of an advanced practice nurse-led preoperative telephone assessment in reducing day-of-surgery cancellations of patients at an ambulatory surgery center. We concluded that a good history obtained by a trained and experienced advanced practice nurse or registered nurse can reduce day-of-surgery cancellations. Patients who were identified at high risk for preoperative complications during the telephone assessment were referred to the preoperative evaluation clinic for further evaluation.
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