PMID: 20654286Jul 27, 2010Paper

An evaluation of patient satisfaction surveys by heads of hospitals and departments

Ugeskrift for laeger
Erik RiiskjaerPoul-Erik Kofoed

Abstract

The point of departure is that patient satisfaction surveys should be designed and organized in a manner that furthers ownership and responsibility ensuring follow-up by those who are to employ the results. This study therefore evaluates the perceived usefulness of patient satisfaction surveys among heads of departments and heads of hospitals. During the period from 1999 to 2006, the County of Aarhus performed four patient survey series. After each series, heads of department and heads of hospital were asked to fill out questionnaires to evaluate the entire system. A total of 200 questionnaires were sent and 173 were returned (86.5%) with 640 comments to the open-ended questions. 82.5% of the leaders evaluated the concept as "Outstanding" or "Good". Leaders from teaching hospitals and heads of hospital were more satisfied. The highest scores were given for the option of having the results reported at ward level and/or diagnostic groups, and the option of collecting comments from patients. 82.4% of the leaders reported that the surveys had resulted in concrete follow-up activities. The main criticism of the concept was its lack of detail. Generic patient satisfaction surveys can gain acceptance from the involved leaders. In part...Continue Reading

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