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ArticleZeitschrift fur Rheumatologie2025

[Patient-oriented optimization of the quality of care in a specialized outpatient clinic in a tertiary rheumatology center : A qualitative study].

Vlora Ibishi, Uta Kiltz, Styliani Tsiami, Michael Wessels, Xenofon Baraliakos

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Article in Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Vlora IbishiStudiengang: Gesundheit und Diversity in der Arbeit, Hochschule für Gesundheit Bochum, Bochum, Deutschland.
Uta KiltzRuhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Deutschland.
Styliani TsiamiRuhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Deutschland.
Michael WesselsDepartment of Community Health, Hochschule für Gesundheit, Bochum, Deutschland.
Xenofon BaraliakosRuhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Deutschland. Xenofon.baraliakos@elisabethgruppe.de.

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Abstract

backgroundThe adaptation of structures and processes in treatment procedures can contribute to increasing patient satisfaction and is the focus of patient-oriented quality assurance.

objectiveTo identify patient satisfaction as well as needs, expectations and preferences with respect to care and, based on this, to formulate recommendations for action to optimize the quality of care at a large tertiary rheumatology center. MATERIAL AND

methodsAs part of a qualitative research approach, semi-structured patient interviews and a focus group interview consisting of physicians in rheumatology training in outpatient specialist care were conducted. The quality dimensions of Donabedian were recorded. The data material was evaluated and analyzed using the content-structuring qualitative content analysis according to Kuckartz with the MAXQDA evaluation software.

resultsUsing 12 patient interviews and a focus group of 3 future rheumatologists, recommendations for action to optimize the quality of care were derived on the basis of the structural, process and outcome quality. There was a need for optimization in the areas of personnel management, internal practice processes, practice equipment and treatment processes in the outpatient clinic.

conclusionThe results from the patient interviews and the focus group revealed the aspects in need of optimization. The methodology and results of this study can serve as a reference point for analyses of other rheumatology clinics in order to improve the quality of care within the framework of patient-oriented quality management and continuous further development.

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Ambulatory Care FacilitiesPatient-Centered CarePatient SatisfactionQuality Assurance, Health CareRheumatic DiseasesRheumatologyTertiary Care CentersAdultAgedFemaleGermanyHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchQuality ImprovementInflammatory rheumatic diseasesOutpatient specialist carePatient orientationQualitative researchQuality of care

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