Feedback on Quality:

International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance - Tập 7 Số 3 - Trang 27-32 - 1994
EmilieRoberts1, RalphLeavey2, DavidAllen3, GrahamGibbs4
1Research Officer, North West Surveys and Research Unit, Manchester Health Authority.
2Senior Lecturer, Centre for Health Services Research, St Martin’s College, University of Lancaster.
3Senior Lecturer, North West Regional Health Authority, Manchester.
4Senior Lecturer, University of Huddersfield School of Human and Health Sciences, Huddersfield, UK.

Tóm tắt

There is a growing consensus within the NHS of the importance of obtaining feedback from patients in order to improve the quality of health care; consequently, many patient satisfaction surveys are now undertaken. However, much research is based on provider‐held assumptions about service quality. This study focuses on patient satisfaction with coronary bypass surgery, starting with the concerns expressed by patients and using these as a basis for evaluating different aspects of care. The paired comparison technique was employed to produce a ranked list of aspects of care that were perceived to be in greatest need of improvement. Some difficulties were encountered in administering the ranking technique to patients in a highly specialized health‐care setting; however, results were obtained and validated for follow‐up patients. The item of most concern to these patients was a lack of sensitivity about when patients felt ready for discharge.

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International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance

Tập 7 Số 3

27-32

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