• 1. Department of Day Surgery Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
  • 2. Outpatient Department, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
DAIYan, Email: 1846703501@qq.com
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Objective To analyze the reasons for operation cancellation, in order to improve the efficiency and quality of work in Day-surgery (DS) ward. Methods Retrospective study and related factor analysis were carried out for 985 cases of canceled DS operations from October 2012 to October 2013. Results The main factors for canceling DS operations included diseases, patients and relatives refusing operation, incomplete preoperative preparation and accidental events. Conclusion DS medical staff of each department should enhance the sense of responsibility and cooperation. Preoperative treatment of patients with chronic diseases and preoperative health education and psychological aids should be strengthened to reduce temporary cancellation of DS operations.

Citation: ZHANGYi-min, DAIYan, MAHong-sheng, SHUIZhang-lin. Analysis of the Cause for Day-surgery Cancellation and Its Countermeasures. West China Medical Journal, 2014, 29(10): 1943-1945. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.20140586 Copy

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