From: Interventions to reduce wait times for primary care appointments: a systematic review
Source | Intervention | Wait time pre intervention (days) | Wait time post intervention (days) | Absolute reduction (Δ in days) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Belardi et al. 2004 [30] | Open access | 21 | 4-7 | 14 |
Bundy et al. 2005 [35] | Open access | 36 | 4 | 32 |
Cameron et al. 2010 [22] | Open access | 13.7 | 3.6 | 10.1 |
Dixon et al. 2006 [36] | Open access | 3.6 | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Goodall et al. 2006 [37] | Multiplea | 24.3 | 10.2 | 14.1 |
Mehorta et al. 2008 | Open access | 21 | 11 | 10 |
Parente et al. 2005 [38] | Open access | 18.7 | 11.8 | 6.9 |
Pickin et al. 2004 [39] | Multiplea | 3.6 | 1.9 | 1.7 |
Sperl-HIllen et al. 2008 [42] | Open access | 21.6 | 4.2 | 17.4 |
Salisbury et al. 2007 [40] | Open access | 19.5 | 4.5 | 15 |
Solberg et al. 2004 [41] | Open access | 17.8 | 4.2 | 13.6 |