ArticleThe South African journal of physiotherapy2020
Satisfaction with quality of healthcare at primary healthcare settings: Perspectives of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- Quality of care of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at a public sector district hospital.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2023Article
- Quality Perceptions, Expectations, and Individual Characteristics among Adult Patients Visiting Primary Healthcare Centers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Outpatients' satisfaction with healthcare services received at a district hospital in Botswana.Ghana medical journal · 2022Observational
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Abstract
backgroundMeasuring client satisfaction is part of the quality assurance process and has become an integral part of healthcare management strategies globally. It is essential for improvement of amenities in healthcare facilities.
objectivesThe aim of this study was to assess patients with type 2 diabetes' satisfaction with healthcare services at primary healthcare settings in the Cape Metropolitan district, Western Cape, South Africa.
methodsThis cross-sectional study used proportionate stratified random sampling. The Patient Survey for Quality of Care scale was used to assess patients with type 2 diabetes' satisfaction with quality of care received. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in the analysis of the quantitative data. The open-ended question was analysed qualitatively.
resultsThe majority of patients were satisfied with the overall quality of care. Dissatisfaction was reported for waiting time to get appointments at the clinic, to see a healthcare professional on the same day and clarity of instructions for managing their diabetes.
conclusionEmploying more staff in the multidisciplinary team and improving health information by developing staff through continuous education could foster more positive experiences and provide care that contributes to the well-being of patients. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Addressing patients' views regarding quality of healthcare services could assist in overall improvement of healthcare provision through the rectification of the system weaknesses. Satisfaction with quality of care could positively affect adherence to treatment protocols that could lead to better quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes.
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