Improving Operating Room Efficiency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: A Scoping Review.
Kalpesh HathiYou Sung Jon NamJames FowlerBrad DishanEdward MadouLeigh J SowerbyS Danielle MacNeilAnthony C NicholsJulie E StrychowskyPublished in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2024)
The current literature brings to attention numerous strategies for improving OR efficiency within otolaryngology. Applying these strategies and implementing novel techniques to manage surgical cases may assist in offloading overloaded health care systems and improving access to care while facilitating patient safety and outcomes. Anticipated barriers to implementation include resistance to change, funding, and the current strain on health care systems and providers.