Identifying disparities in same-day surgery cancellations: Impact of race and socioeconomic factors in a pediatric health system
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This study examines how race and socioeconomic status influence same-day surgery cancellations in pediatric patients. Understanding these disparities helps identify barriers to surgical care access and informs strategies to reduce cancellations and improve equity in pediatric healthcare delivery.
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- Same-day surgery cancellations create significant burden for both patients and healthcare systems.
- Demographic factors may contribute to disparities in pediatric same-day surgery cancellation rates.
- Socioeconomic status appears to influence likelihood of surgical cancellations in pediatric populations.
- Identifying at-risk populations can help target interventions to reduce preventable cancellations.
- Health equity requires understanding how race and socioeconomic factors affect surgical access.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Identifying disparities in same-day surgery cancellations: Impact of race and socioeconomic factors in a pediatric health system. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-08-13. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11210
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