Portal de Periódicos da CAPES

Improving Patient Satisfaction With Waiting Time

2004; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 53; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3200/jach.53.1.41-48

1940-3208

G. M. Eilers,

Healthcare Policy and Management

Waiting times are a significant component of patient satisfaction. A patient satisfaction survey performed in the author's health center showed that students rated waiting time lowest of the listed categories—A ratings of 58% overall, 63% for scheduled appointments, and 41% for the walk-in clinic. The center used a quality improvement process and instituted schedule and reception area changes. A follow-up survey 3 months later showed A ratings of 73% overall, 81% for scheduled appointments, and 56% for the walk-in clinic. A repeat survey 4 months later showed A satisfaction ratings of 79% overall, 85% for scheduled appointments, and 68% for the walk-in clinic. The author discusses strategies the center used to improve patient satisfaction with waiting time.