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Name | Wait Times for Cataract Surgery (Percentage Meeting Benchmark) |
Short/Other Names |
Not applicable |
Description | Percentage of patients within a province who received cataract surgery within 16 weeks (112 days) |
Interpretation | The greater the percentage meeting the benchmark, the greater the proportion of patients in that province who received treatment within the benchmark (112 days). |
HSP Framework Dimension |
Health System Outputs: Access to comprehensive, high-quality health services |
Areas of Need |
Getting Better |
Geographic Coverage |
All provinces |
Reporting Level/Disaggregation |
National, Province/Territory |
Indicator Results |
Name | Wait Times for Cataract Surgery (Percentage Meeting Benchmark) |
Short/Other Names |
Not applicable |
Description | Percentage of patients within a province who received cataract surgery within 16 weeks (112 days) |
Calculation: Description | This indicator is calculated based on provincial and national wait time data for the first two quarters of the fiscal year (April–September). Percentage within benchmark is calculated by dividing the number of cases who received care within benchmark by all cases, multiplied by 100. Unit of Analysis: Client or patient Calculation of all-Canada estimates: All-Canada Percentage Meeting Benchmark The national percentage meeting benchmark estimate was calculated as follows: National percentage meeting benchmark = Total patients meeting benchmark for each province ÷ Total procedures performed × 100. |
Calculation: Geographic Assignment |
Place of service |
Calculation: Type of Measurement |
Percentage or proportion |
Calculation: Adjustment Applied |
None |
Calculation: Method of Adjustment |
Not applicable |
Denominator |
Description: 2. 1.CL.89.^^ Excision total, lens and one of the following diagnoses: • H25.– Senile cataract 3. First eye only; bilateral cataract removal counts as a single wait 4. All priority levels 2. Days when patient was unavailable 3. Abandoned procedures |
Numerator |
Description: 2. 1.CL.89.^^ Excision total, lens and one of the following diagnoses: • H25.– Senile cataract 3. First eye only; bilateral cataract removal counts as a single wait 4. All priority levels 2. Days when patient was unavailable 3. Abandoned procedures |
Rationale |
In 2004, Canada's first ministers agreed to work toward reducing wait times for five priority areas: cancer treatment, cardiac care, diagnostic imaging, joint replacement and sight restoration. CIHI was mandated to collect wait time information and monitor provincial progress in meeting benchmarks. Many factors affect wait times, for example, availability of resources, efficiency of a particular facility, seasonal effects, volumes, patient choice, patient condition, follow-up care and/or treatment complexity. This indicator can be used to understand access to care and to know how provinces are performing in terms of providing access to services. |
Interpretation |
The greater the percentage meeting the benchmark, the greater the proportion of patients in that province who received treatment within the benchmark (112 days). |
HSP Framework Dimension |
Health System Outputs: Access to comprehensive, high-quality health services |
Areas of Need |
Getting Better |
Targets/Benchmarks |
Within 16 weeks (112 days) |
References |
Health Canada. A 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care. Health Canada. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hcs-sss/delivery-prestation/fptcollab/2004-fmm-rpm/index-eng.php. Updated September 16, 2004. Accessed June 7, 2013. |
Data Sources |
Provincial Wait Times Registry, Data may come from various sources, depending on the province. |
Available Data Years |
Type of Year: |
Geographic Coverage |
All provinces |
Reporting Level/Disaggregation |
National, Province/Territory |
Update Frequency |
Every year |
Indicator Results |
Web Tool: |
Updates |
There may be some provincial exceptions to the standard methodology each year. For more information, visit the Wait Times website and view provincial exceptions (http://waittimes.cihi.ca/All/cataract). |
Caveats and Limitations |
Some provinces may have some exceptions and their methodology may be slightly different than the standard methodology. For more information, visit the Wait Times website and view provincial exceptions (http://waittimes.cihi.ca/All/cataract). |
Trending Issues |
Since 2008, an increasing number of provinces have adapted to the standard methodology in order to increase the comparability of results. When comparing data for a particular province over time, attention should be given to the exceptions. For more information, visit the Wait Times website and view provincial exceptions (http://waittimes.cihi.ca/All/cataract). |
Comments |
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