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 |