Table 2.
Changes in the number of Bellwether surgeries in the DRC associated with additional perioperative services based on univariate linear regression modelling.
| Perioperative service | Change in number of cases | 95% confidence interval | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional SAO provider | 239 | 36–441 | 0.023 |
| Additional perioperative provider | 110 | 55–165 | < 0.001 |
| Additional operating room | 157 | -15–330 | 0.071 |
| Additional surgical bed | 7.3 | 4.8–9.9 | < 0.001 |
| Medications* | 234 | -796–1263 | 0.645 |
| Laboratory & blood bank* | 1167 | 559–1745 | < 0.001 |
| Diagnostic imaging* | 824 | 396–1252 | 0.001 |
| Anaesthesia equipment* | 1174 | 320–2029 | 0.009 |
| Surgical equipment* | 3487 | 1235–5739 | 0.004 |
*From 0 to 100% availability