Analysis of day surgery implementation in a large public hospital from the perspective of high-quality development

Abstract

Objective and Methods: This study aimed to analyze the impact of day surgery on patients’ medical expenses, length of hospital stay, medical service effectiveness, and medical experiences. Data collection and questionnaire surveys were conducted in patients undergoing day and non-day surgery in a sample hospital from 2019 to 2021. This study examined patients’ baseline characteristics, waiting times for treatment, medical expenses, surgical effects and medical experience. Results: The waiting time for treatment and medical expenses in the day surgery group was lower than those in the non-day surgery group. The day surgery group significantly outperformed the non-day surgery group concerning experience in medical convenience and accessibility. The differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Under the premise of ensuring medical quality and safety, day surgery implementation can reduce patients’ waiting time for health service, alleviate the economic burden of inpatient surgery, and enhance their overall medical experience.