Pediatric Surgical Outreach: An Underutilized Resource for Increasing Children's Surgical Capacity in Canada
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This study examines pediatric surgical outreach programs in Canada as a solution to unprecedented wait times at children's hospitals. By exploring community-based surgical services as alternatives to hospital-based care, the research identifies opportunities to expand surgical capacity and improve patient-centered access for children.
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- Wait times for pediatric hospital-based surgery in Canada have reached unprecedented levels with limited capacity expansion options.
- Community-based pediatric surgical outreach services represent a patient-centered alternative to centralized hospital care.
- Current pediatric surgical outreach programs in Canada are underutilized despite their potential to address capacity challenges.
- Decentralizing pediatric surgical services to community settings may improve access and reduce hospital wait times.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Pediatric Surgical Outreach: An Underutilized Resource for Increasing Children's Surgical Capacity in Canada. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-01-19. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9659?via_space=staycurrentmd
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