Table 4.
Rate of each reasons explaining IHDs by different phases of hospitalization
| Reasons | Whole hospitalization | Pre-operation | Post-operation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | |||||
| Medical factors | A9 | Doctor’s conservative views of patient management | 425 (39.40 %) | 8 (1.65 %) | 417 (71.65 %) |
| A2 | Delays in inspection, prescription, appointment or report | 233 (21.86 %) | 211 (43.60 %) | 22 (3.78 %) | |
| A4 | Delays in operation (including preoperative waiting, inadequate surgical preparation, etc.) | 118 (11.07 %) | 116 (23.97 %) | 2 (0.34 %) | |
| A7 | Delays due to lack of operating rooms or tables which hinders the punctuality of the operation | 96 (9.01 %) | 94 (19.42 %) | 2 (0.34 %) | |
| A3 | Delays in expert consultation | 26 (2.44 %) | 26 (5.37 %) | / | |
| A10 | Waiting for bed arrangement when patients are transferred to hospital | 17 (1.59 %) | 14 (2.89 %) | 3 (0.51 %) | |
| A12 | Patients were not able to determine treatment options or obtain informed consent | 13 (1.2 %) | 13 (2.68 %) | / | |
| A11 | Over-examination or over-treatment in hospital | 2 (0.19 %) | / | 2 (0.34 %) | |
| A1 | Shortages of medical staff in hospital | 1 (0.09 %) | 1 (0.21 %) | / | |
| Patient factors | B1 | Request by patient or family member for prolonged stay | 135 (12.66 %) | 3 (0.62 %) | 132 (22.68 %) |
| B2 | The patient refused to discharge or transfer | 2 (0.19 %) | / | 2 (0.34 %) | |
| Total | 1066 (100 %) | 484 (100 %) | 582 (100 %) | ||