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. 2025 Feb 10;13(2):e6525. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000006525

Table 2.

Results From the Impact-effort Surveys in Order of Impact Rank (1 = Highest Impact)

Impact Rank Improvement Target Impact Effort
Surgeons (n = 3) (n = 3)
1 Improve OR efficiency 3 2
2 Hire division nurses 3 2
3 Surgeon recruitment and retention 3 1
4 Improve respect and recognition 2 −1
5 Optional grand rounds 1 −2
6 Support reconstructive programs 1 2
7 Provide more protected time for division chief 1 −1
8 Change children’s OR leadership 0 1
9 Improve understanding and appreciate roles 0 −2
10 Provide additional clinic space −1 2
11 Prioritize quality improvement protected time −2 0
12 Involve microsurgeons in decision-making −2 −3
13 Delete EHR secure chat −3 −3
Nonsurgeons (n = 4) (n = 5)
1 One division nurse per surgeon 4 5
2 Inadequate staffing 4 5
3 Excessive workload 3 3
4 Align job roles/descriptions 1 2
5 Improve communication 1 −2
6 Clinic flow/templates 1 0
7 Fix prior authorizations 1 −1
8 Fix equipment 0 0
9 Professional inclusion −3 −3
10 Professional opportunities −4 −5

EHR, electronic health record. Supplemental Digital Content 3, http://links.lww.com/PRSGO/D843.