Table 1 Causes of delay in patient referral as reported by PSCs within the interdisciplinary neurovascular network Rhine-Main over a three months period
From: Quality assurance data for regional drip-and-ship strategies- gearing up the transfer process
Causes of delay | Number of cases | % |
|---|---|---|
Lack of capacity in CSC, calls to several CSCs | 8 | 21.6 |
Problems around decision for MT | 6 | 16.2 |
Delay during transportation | 6 | 16.2 |
Discussion with family members of the patient | 5 | 13.5 |
Delay in teleradiological presentation | 5 | 13.5 |
Lack of transportation capacity | 5 | 13.5 |
Acute medical problems | 5 | 13.5 |
Problems with communication to CSC | 3 | 8.1 |
Delay in first imaging | 3 | 8.1 |
Incorrect admission diagnosis | 1 | 2.7 |
Delay in LVO-detection | 1 | 2.7 |
Error in internal workflow procedure | 1 | 2.7 |
Difficulties obtainig medical history | 1 | 2.7 |