Sue Chichlowska

Department of Medicine, University of Malawi, Lilongwe, Malawi

Publications

• Research Article   
  A Cross-Sectional (Both Qualitative and Quantitative) Study on Factors Impacting Surgical Patient Waiting Times and Cancellation of Theatre Lists in Malawi District and Rural Hospitals: A Case Study of Nkhotakota District Hospital
  Author(s): Chimwemwe Kana*, Sue Chichlowska and Wingston Ngambi
  
  Introduction: Surgical case cancellation is defined as canceling planned surgery after the patient has been notified of the operation date, on the day of or the day preceding surgery. Surgical patient waiting time is the time from when the patient is admitted to the hospital for a surgical procedure to the day of the operation. Cancellation of scheduled surgery specifically in Africa creates a financial burden for hospitals, caregivers, and patients. It causes emotional stress, which impacts outcomes. In poor countries where the adequacy of health care is limited, the ethical dilemma created by scheduled surgery cancellation is particularly important and worthy of investigation. Objective of study: An investigation of the main factors that lead to surgical patients’ waiting times and cancellation of theatre lists in the district and rura.. Read More»
  

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