Efficiency of Text Message Contact on Medical Safety in Outpatient Surgery: Retrospective Study

• Main Authors: Peuchot, Jeremy (Author), Allard, Etienne (Author), Dureuil, Bertrand (Author), Veber, Benoit (Author), Compère, Vincent (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundEstablishing pre- and postoperative contact with patients is part of successful medical management in outpatient surgery. In France, this is mostly done via telephone. Automated information with short message service (SMS) reminders might be an interesting alternative to increase the rate...