Skinnovate phase 2: Alternatives to traditional OPD clinics in managing routine skin referrals
Brady, Ronan; Boyle, Aoife; Devenney, Ciara; Wolinska, Anna; Manning, Siobhan; Igoe, Aileen; MacFarlane, Alan; Klotzbach, Linda; Frye, Mallory; Lenane, Patsy
47000 adults are waiting for an outpatient Dermatology
consultation in Ireland. In 2021, using lean methodology, the
Mater Dermatology department streamlined internal processes
and achieved a 40% reduction in its waiting list. However, due
to factors such as population growth and increasing skin cancer
prevalance, the rate of referrals has accelerated rapidly (30%
increase in the previous 3 years alone). Projection analysis
indicated that without radical intervention, the waiting list would
return to its original levels within 3-5 years.
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