Examining differences in wait times for primary care in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) by race and ethnicity: What role do within-facility and between-facility differences play?

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Prior studies at the national level indicate that primary care wait times exceeded the 20-day veterans Health Administration (VA) wait time standards set for …

Improving clinical wait times in a Veterans Affairs' urologic setting

Abstract: Background: Long clinic wait times can contribute to treatment delays and decreased patient satisfaction. Veterans are often waiting in the urology clinic for a prolonged …

Improving care by decreasing wait times: A military health system quality improvement project

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Maximizing patient satisfaction is now a significant focus in many outpatient orthopedic clinics as it has been shown to affect many facets of healthcare. …

Improving the referral process for orthopedic services: results of the rehabilitation medicine access program (orthopedics)

Abstract: Introduction: Prolonged wait times for orthopedic services represent a substantial barrier to care for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Referrals to orthopedic surgery, …

Pilot study: The effectiveness of physiotherapy-led screening for patients requiring an orthopedic intervention

Abstract: Introduction: In Canada, wait times for orthopedic surgery represent a significant delay in care for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. To improve access, new …