Table 2.

Non-clinical contributing factors for delayed discharge from the post anesthesia care unit at a comprehensive specialized referral hospital in Ethiopia, (N = 307), 2022.

1. Ward nurse busy/not available to accept patient
2. Unavailability of beds in the respective ward
3. Waiting for physician orders
4. Lack of available hospital patient transport
5. Meal break
6. Unavailability of porter
7. Room not ready/clean
8. Discharge appropriately