Magnitude and Associated Factors of Delayed First Case Starts of Elective Surgeries in Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2022/23: a Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
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2023-05-12
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Addis Ababa University
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Background: Delayed first-case start in elective surgeries is a frequent
occurrence in the operation theatre compared to the official start time. It has a major effect on a healthcare system with a magnitude of 24.8% to 99.3% contributed by a wide range of factors. Identifying the reasons for the delay indicates how to give solutions for delayed first-case surgeries
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magnitude, factors, delay, first case start/skin incision, operating room, TASH