ArticleBMC research notes2018
Implementation of patient pagers in radiation oncology waiting rooms for patient privacy and satisfaction.
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Abstract
objectiveIn order to improve privacy, quality, and coordination of care, a patient pager system was introduced to notify patients of daily treatment in the Department of Radiation Oncology. One hundred patients undergoing daily radiation therapy prospectively participated in a six-question survey addressing the paging service, privacy prior to pager use, and demographics. Twelve radiation therapists also participated in a survey addressing privacy and workflow.
resultsSurvey results from all patient participants revealed that convenience, privacy, ease of use, desire for use for consults and return visits were highly rated as very good to excellent. The top three categories were "ease of use," "convenience" and "privacy." Nineteen patients had the experience of our waiting room prior to introduction of the patient pagers and highly rated "privacy," "efficiency," and "satisfaction." Twelve radiation therapists participated and rated workflow related categories fair to good. Only patient privacy was rated as very good to excellent. Thus, patients and staff highly rated the paging system for privacy protection and satisfaction. However, it did not change overall workflow. Our study shows clinics should prioritize privacy in the waiting room to address the emotional needs of patients and improve satisfaction.
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