From Paper to Platform: Evaluating the Shift From Manual to Electronic Surgical Booking in a Large Hospital Setting

Electronic booking significantly improved compliance and efficiency compared to manual methods in a large tertiary hospital. While promising, these findings require validation through prospective, multi-center studies with longer follow-up and inclusion of patient-centered outcomes.

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Cureus
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2025-08-26
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.91012
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Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
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From Paper to Platform: Evaluating the Shift From Manual to Electronic Surgical Booking in a Large Hospital Setting

Daniyal Ahmed, Alaa Shaban
Cureus
Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
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From Paper to Platform: Evaluating the Shift From Manual to Electronic Surgical Booking in a Large Hospital Setting

Daniyal Ahmed, Alaa Shaban
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Abstract

Electronic booking significantly improved compliance and efficiency compared to manual methods in a large tertiary hospital. While promising, these findings require validation through prospective, multi-center studies with longer follow-up and inclusion of patient-centered outcomes.

CureusVol. 17(8)
Nasser Institute hospital (EG)
Openalex Percentile: Top 65%
Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
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