WMJ Vol 120: Evaluating the Impact of Provider Type and Patient Diagnosis on Patient No-Shows to Vascular Clinic

ABSTRACT

Background: No-shows are a source of burden that lead to wasted resources. While prior research has established that many patient-level affect impact no-show rates, the impact of referring provider-level factors, in particular the type of referring provider—and specific diagnosis are still largely unknown.

Materials and Methods: Retrospective chart review examining new patient consults scheduled for outpatient vascular surgery clinic from August 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 was conducted. The specialty types of the referring physicians and the reason for referral (patient diagnosis) were recorded.

Results: Of 227 new patient consults scheduled, 30% were no-shows to their appointment. No-show rates were significantly higher when the patient was referred by a primary care physician versus a specialist and differed significantly based on patient diagnosis.

Conclusions: Given that referring provider type and patient diagnosis significantly affect no-show rates, interventions that integrate the community of providers are needed to reduce no-shows.

Intended Audience

The target audience for this journal-based activity is healthcare providers caring for the people and communities of Wisconsin and beyond.

Learning Objectives

The patient no-show rate is one of the most significant factors impeding both the effectiveness and efficiency of health care delivery services for the health care team.

After reading this article, learners should be able to:

  1. Define the impact of provider type and patient diagnosis on the rates of patient no-shows to the vascular clinic.
  2. Distinguish provider type and patient diagnosis in the larger schema of factors that affect patient no-show rates.
  3. Explain the potential reasons for the impact of provider type and patient diagnosis on no-show rates.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration opens: 
05/03/2021
Course expires: 
05/02/2022
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Wisconsin Medical Journal Volume 120
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For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below:

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Terese Bailey, BSAccreditation SpecialistNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Valerie Du, BAAuthorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
David Dwyer, PhD, RN, NE-BCReviewerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Rohit Gupta, BAAuthorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
SreyRam Kuy, MD, MHS, FACSAuthorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Qiyan Mu, RN, PhDReviewerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Jutta Novalija, MD, PhDReviewerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Katherine Recka, MDReviewerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Cayla Roy, BSAuthorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Robert Treat, PhDEditorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo

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Jointly Accredited Provider LogoIn support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP and the Wisconsin Medical Journal.  The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


Credit Designation Statements

American Medical Association (AMA)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this journal-based CE activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education Units

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.1 continuing education units (CEUs) or 1 hour.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

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