Table 4.
Reasons for cataract surgery rescheduling for public group.
| Reason * | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Factor | ||
| Uncontrolled blood pressure | 8 | 38.1 |
| Upper Respiratory Tract Infection | 5 | 23.8 |
| Cardiac condition | 1 | 4.8 |
| Uncontrolled diabetes | 3 | 14.3 |
| Other medical factors | 3 | 14.3 |
| Additional investigation required | 1 | 4.8 |
| Total | 21 | 100.0 |
| Patient Factor | ||
| Patient’s request or due to other personal reasons | 4 | 100.0 |
| Total | 4 | 100.0 |
| Resource Factor | ||
| Operation theatre chiller not functioning | 1 | 50.0 |
| To try new phacoemulsification machine | 1 | 50.0 |
| Total | 2 | 100.0 |
* A rescheduling event could have more than one reason.