Analysis Of The Influence Of Clinical Pathway In Hospitals On Length Of Stay: A Scoping Review

Abstract

Clinical pathway is a management tool used in healthcare to coordinate patient care efficiently, thereby reducing the length of stay required by patients in hospitals. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Clinical Pathway in hospitals on Length of Stay. This study was a scoping review using the PRISMA diagram. Article search was conducted based on the eligibility criteria of the PICO Model: P: Hospital Patients, I: Clinical Pathway, C: -, O: Length of Stay. The articles used were from 4 databases, namely: Google Scholar, Research Gate, PubMed, and Elsevier. With keywords including "Clinical pathway" AND "Length of Stay" AND "hospital". The implementation of clinical pathway is one of the strategies that can be used to reduce patient length of stay. Clinical pathway can help improve efficiency, quality, and compliance with healthcare standards. Based on the results of the study, the researchers recommend that effective socialization and training be conducted to improve the understanding and compliance of healthcare professionals with clinical pathway, develop clinical pathway based on strong scientific evidence, and conduct periodic monitoring and evaluation to ensure the effectiveness and suitability of the clinical pathway implemented.