Using patient flow analysis with real-time patient tracking to optimize radiation oncology consultation visits

Using patient flow analysis with real-time patient tracking to optimize radiation oncology consultation visits

Abstract Purpose Clinical efficiency is a key component of the value-based care model and a driver of patient satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to identify and address inefficiencies at a high-volume radiation oncology clinic. Methods and materials Patient flow analysis (PFA) was used to c...

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Main Authors: Shane Mesko, Julius Weng, Prajnan Das, Albert C. Koong, Joseph M. Herman, Dorothy Elrod-Joplin, Ashley Kerr, Thomas Aloia, John Frenzel, Katy E. French, Wendi Martinez, Iris Recinos, Abdulaziz Alshaikh, Utpala Daftary, Amy C. Moreno, Quynh-Nhu Nguyen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Patient flow analysis
Clinical efficiency
Clinical workflow
Cycle time
Rooming time
Waiting time
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08809-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08809-2

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