Suspensão de procedimentos hemodinâmicos: um desafio para a gestão pública

Abstract

This study aimed at presenting a profile of patients seen at the hemodynamics unit of a public hospital in Minas Gerais, investigating the existence of suspension of elective procedures, identifying the medical specialties involved and the most frequent reasons. Descriptive, retrospective, quantitative and qualitative study, using database data and record of canceled and / or suspended procedures, for a year of 2018. In the latter, 1331 users were invited, 59% male and 47% age of 51-70 years. 1610 procedures performed and 272 suspended or canceled, index of 14.5% suspension. Main causes: lack of room time (22.4%); lack of intensive therapy therapy (22.4%); emergency care not provided (13.2%); unfavorable medical records (12.1%); Medical survey (7%). At the end of the set were identified as cancellation actions and deliberate actions to improve the performance of the sector. The benefits brought with this research are related to the reflection that the data results provided, where it was possible to elaborate a document for a more systematic record of cancellations / suspensions and their reasons, thus contributing to an improvement of the managerial and logistic character of the unit.