An audit to assess the number and reasons for on-the-day cancellations of elective oral and maxillofacial surgeries

Abstract

The aim of this audit was to identify the magnitude of on-the-day elective surgery cancellations within the oral and maxillofacial department at East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust, and then to be able to evaluate the reasons for them and suggest any necessary improvements to alleviate the situation.

Keywords: Audit; Elective surgery; Oral and maxillofacial; Surgery cancellations.