Waiting in healthcare

[1][2] Waiting time influences patient satisfaction.

[6] Some experts have suggested that patient waiting rooms in hospitals be integrated with the other rooms providing patient care so that information updates can come freely to anyone waiting.

[7] Time in the waiting room has been used to experiment with giving patient health education.

[8] In 2014 the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute began funding a study for improving the waiting room experience.

[10] It can be difficult to maximize efficient use of the operating room when unexpected delays can happen and lead to patients waiting.