ArticleJournal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives2020
Patients' reasons for missing scheduled clinic appointments and their solutions at a major urban-based academic medical center.
Article in Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07779161 (Effect of Reminder Strategies on No-Show Rates in a Nicotine Cessation Clinic), which is not on this map. Cited by 23 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Effect of Reminder Strategies on No-Show Rates in a Nicotine Cessation Clinic: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 33 citations in OpenAlex.
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Abstract
objectivePatients that do not show up for scheduled clinic appointments affect the quality of healthcare provided. This study aimed to recognize the reasons behind missing scheduled appointments and understand possible solutions from the patient's perspective.
methodWe included 100 patients that attended the outpatient Medicine clinic in January 2020. Selection criteria were based on missing one or more of the scheduled clinic appointments in the last year. The participants answered a questionnaire to clarify the reasons for missing a scheduled clinic appointment and offer suggestions for a solution. The recruiter, in turn, answered several demographical questions.
resultsThe study showed a statistically significant difference between the no-show rate in females at 60% compared to males at 40%
conclusionThe patients should be aware of different appointment reminders options and have the freedom to choose a suitable reminder. Patients should be educated about the importance of calling to cancel the appointment since some of the reasons for no show are unpreventable.
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