Measuring the quantitative performance of surgical operating lists: theoretical modelling of 'productive potential' and 'efficiency'.

We previously defined surgical list 'efficiency' as: maximising theatre utilisation, minimising over-running, and minimising cancellations. 'Efficiency' maximises output for input; 'productivity' emphasises total output. We define six criteria that any measure of produc...

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Main Authors: Pandit, J, Stubbs, D, Pandit, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009