2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-588. A Prospective Multicenter Study Evaluating the Time Burden of Neurothrombectomy Call on Physicians

588. A Prospective Multicenter Study Evaluating the Time Burden of Neurothrombectomy Call on Physicians

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Dr. Michelle Williams gives a talk on a multicenter study about the time burden of neurothrombectomy calls on physicians. The study looks at the frequency and time requirements of mechanical thrombectomy procedures, and includes non-procedural consults that did not proceed to thrombectomy. Data was collected over 30 consecutive 24-hour call periods, and results showed that neurothrombectomy calls are burdensome and disruptive to physicians' schedules. Delays and alternate operators were often required, and physicians had to commute from home for non-peak hour cases. The study suggests that strategies are needed to prevent burnout and optimize triage and compensation for providers.

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Michelle Marie Williams, MD

Keywords

neurothrombectomy calls

physicians' schedules

mechanical thrombectomy procedures

burdensome

burnout prevention