Tesis ini membahas faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan lama hari rawattindakan ventriculo Peritoneal Shunt (vp-shunt) di rumah sakit Dr MohammadHoesin (RSMH) Palembang. Sampel penelitian dengan pendekatan cross-sectionalini adalah semua pasien yang dirawat di instalasi Bedah dan Saraf Anak RSMH yangmendapat tindakan VP-Shunt periode Januari sampai Desember 2013. Data ditelusuridari rekam medik, konfirmasi denganw wawancara mendalam. Ditemukan empatfaktor yang berhubungan dengan lama hari rawat, yaitu waktu tunggu operasi, waktutunggu pemeriksaan penunjang medik, discharge planning kemampuan mandiri,komplikasi. Dibutuhkan rencana strategi yang menckup pengaturan jadwal operasidan pemeriksaan penunjang medik, pelaksanaan discharge planning kemampuanmandiri dan pencegahan infeksi.Kata kunci: Lama Hari rawat, tindakan VP Shunt, rumah sakit

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This study examines factors affecting length of stay hospitalized patient withVentriculo-Peritoneal shunt (VP shunt ) procedure at Mohammad Hoesin Hospital(RSMH) Palembang. This study was using cross-sectional design, sample were allpatients with VP-Shunt procedure at surgery and neuropediatric ward in January -December 2013. Data from medical records was collected and analyzed usingquantitative method, supported with indepth interviews. The study revealed thatlength of stay was associated with waiting list for operation schedule, waiting list formedical pre-operation exam, discharge planning and complication. The studysuggests to develop a plan covering operation schedule, medical pre-operation exam,discharge planning and infection prevention.Keywords: Length of Stay, Vp shunt, Hospital