[Analysis of the utilization of the operating room using a computer]

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Health Informatics
• Hospital Operations

Context:

• Operating rooms in large university hospitals (over 500 beds) face challenges in resource allocation.
• Efficient management of time and resources is critical for optimal surgical workflow.
• Current practices may not fully leverage technological solutions for time control.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the feasibility of implementing a computer program for time control in a university hospital's operating room.
• To assess the impact of systematic time tracking on resource utilization.
• To determine if technology can enhance the rational use of human and material resources in surgical settings.

Summary:

• A computer program was introduced to systematically control activities within a large university hospital's operating room.
• Nurses, anesthesia, and surgery staff utilized the program for time tracking.
• The study verified the possibility of establishing effective time control through this technological intervention.

Impact:

• The introduction of systematic time control resulted in a more rational utility of human resources.
• Material resources were also utilized more rationally due to the implemented time control system.
• This study demonstrates the potential of computer programs to optimize operating room efficiency and resource management.