Reducing patient waiting times in humanitarian settings: a data-driven approach to improving healthcare access for vulnerable populations
Patient waiting time represents a significant issue in the humanitarian setting, jeopardizing patient access to medical care and often resulting in patients leaving clinics before being seen by a physician. Future research should explore the underlying causes and broader consequences of prolonged wait times, including their impact on patient satisfaction, healthcare provider burnout, and overall system efficiency.
Authors
- Marwa Fares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4028-1674)
- Samar Al‐Hajj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4736-021X)
- Elise Presser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1840-6650)
- Amin Zahwe
- Sary Faraj
- Mohammad Fadi AlHalbi
- Eslam Abo Alhawa
Institutions
- Yale University (US)
- Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (US)
- American University of Beirut (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Public Health
- Published
- 2025-11-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01588-2
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- Fogarty International Center