A multivariate analysis of dermatology missed appointment predictors.

A Multivariate Analysis of Dermatology Missed Appointment Predictors Dermatology appointment nonattendance rates range from 17% to 31%,1-3 and patients who miss appointments without prior notification (no-shows and same-day cancellations) disrupt schedules, decrease access for others, resulting in underutilization of resources and thereby increasing cost, and interrupt continuity of medical care.1,4 Therefore, we set out to determine if easily attainable variables from scheduling data could be used to predict patients likely to miss dermatology appointments.

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