Table 3 Comparison of outcome measures before and after the interventions
From: A new pathway for elective surgery to reduce cancellation rates
Before changes (Jan 2005 – Feb 2008) | After changes (Mar 2008 – Apr 2010) | P-value (Difference between before and after changes) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Cancellation rate (mean % per month) | 8.5 | 4.9 | <0.0011 |
Transformed cancellation rate2 | 0.30 | 0.22 | <0.0011 |
Total number of scheduled operations (median per month) | 373 | 400 | 0.04 3 |
Total number of performed operations (median per month) 323 378 0.043 | 323 | 378 | 0.04 2 |
Emergency cases (median per month) 102 103 1.0 3 | 102 | 103 | 1.0 2 |
(Based on time the time period Jan 2006 to Apr 2010) | |||
Number of consultation at outpatient clinic (mean per month) | 2722 | 3021 | 0.006 1 |
(Based on the time period May 2006 to Apr 2010) |