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ArticleHealth expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy2016

Experiences and preferences of patients visiting an otorhinolaryngology outpatient clinic: a qualitative study.

Janneke E van Leijen-Zeelenberg, Geert Willem Huismans, Jeroen A S Bisschop, Jan Wouter Brunings, Arno J A van Raak, Dirk Ruwaard, Hubertus J M Vrijhoef, Bernd Kremer

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  5. Experiences and preferences of patients visiting a head and neck oncology outpatient clinic: a qualitative study.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2017
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Janneke E van Leijen-ZeelenbergDepartment of Health Services Research, School for Public Health and Primary Care (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Geert Willem HuismansFaculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Jeroen A S BisschopFaculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Jan Wouter BruningsDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Arno J A van RaakDepartment of Health Services Research, School for Public Health and Primary Care (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Dirk RuwaardDepartment of Health Services Research, School for Public Health and Primary Care (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Hubertus J M VrijhoefSaw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Bernd KremerDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

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Abstract

backgroundPatient-centred care has received considerable attention in the last few decades, but the patients' perspective remains underexposed. This study reports on an in-depth evaluation of patients' experiences and preferences at an otorhinolaryngology outpatient department.

methodsQualitative research was conducted on patients' experiences and preferences at an otorhinolaryngology outpatient department in an academic hospital. The study comprised two phases. First, semi-structured interviews were held with 22 patients. Second, results from the interviews were verified and deepened in a focus group (N = 7).

resultsOverall, experience with patient-centred care was positive at the outpatient department. Three of the six dimensions of patient-centred care predominated in the interviews and the focus group: information, communication and education; coordination and integration of care; and respect for patients' values, preferences and expressed needs. The negative experiences were mostly in these dimensions. The dimensions physical comfort and involvement of family and friends were of lesser significance. Opinion on emotional support--relieving fear and anxiety differed as to whether this was the responsibility of the doctor or the patient.

conclusionQualitative research provided a deeper understanding of patients' experiences and preferences at an otorhinolaryngology outpatient department. Such an in-depth evaluation can be useful in the transition towards patient-centred care.

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Ambulatory Care FacilitiesOtolaryngologyPatient-Centered CarePatient PreferenceAdultAgedAttitude to HealthCommunicationFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionQualitative Researchotorhinolaryngologypatient-centered carepatient experiencespatient preferencesqualitative research

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PMCPMC5055258

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