Impact of Catheterization Unit Characteristics on Cardiac Surgery Wait Times
Author Information
Author(s): Liu Jiming, Tao Li, Xiao Bo
Primary Institution: Hong Kong Baptist University
Hypothesis
Do characteristics of the catheterization unit affect the wait time of the cardiac surgery unit?
Conclusion
The characteristics of the catheterization unit directly and indirectly impact the wait time of the cardiac surgery unit.
Supporting Evidence
- Wait time of the catheterization unit has a direct positive impact on the wait time of the cardiac surgery unit.
- Capacity of the catheterization unit positively influences the demand of the cardiac surgery unit.
- Demand of the catheterization unit does not significantly impact the demand of the cardiac surgery unit.
Takeaway
If the first part of heart care takes longer, the next part will also take longer. So, we need to look at how each part of heart care affects the others.
Methodology
The study used published data from 11 hospitals in Ontario, Canada, from 2005 to 2008, and employed Partial Least Squares-based Structural Equation Modeling for analysis.
Limitations
The study relied on aggregated data published quarterly, which may not capture all variations, and used a proxy for catheterization capacity due to unavailable specific data.
Participant Demographics
Data from 11 hospitals in Ontario, Canada.
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