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Management of ophthalmic surgical instruments and processes optimization: mixed method study.

Daniela Silva Dos Santos Schneider^1,2, Ana Maria Müller de Magalhães^1,2, Cecilia Helena Glanzner^1,3

¹Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA). Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.

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|April 16, 2020

Summary

This study optimized ophthalmic instrument management by reorganizing surgical trays, reducing instruments by 13.10% and increasing surgical production by 17.88%. This improved efficiency and sustainability in surgical procedures.

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Area of Science:

Surgical Instrument Management
Healthcare Operations Research
Ophthalmology

Background:

Inefficient management of ophthalmic instruments can lead to increased costs and reduced surgical efficiency.
Optimizing surgical instrument utilization is crucial for healthcare organizations aiming for sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze ophthalmic instrument usage during surgical procedures.
To propose an optimized material management method for ophthalmic instruments.

Main Methods:

A mixed-method study employing a sequential exploratory design.
Qualitative phase: brainstorming and field observation to categorize instrument needs.
Quantitative phase: matrix arrangement and linear programming for instrument optimization.

Main Results:

Reorganization of instruments based on procedure time and specific needs.
Average reduction of 13.10% in surgical instruments per tray.
Increase of 17.88% in surgical production.

Conclusions:

The proposed method rationalized and optimized ophthalmic instrument management.
The optimization favored organizational sustainability and improved surgical efficiency.