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ArticleInternational dental journal2026

Dental Patients' Loyalty and Experiences with Staff/Systems in a Tertiary Hospital.

Xiao Hu, Jingwen Cai, Hui Sun, Wei Liu, Hong Wei

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Article in International dental journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Xiao HuKey laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Jingwen CaiKey laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Hui SunKey laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Wei LiuSchool of Economics & Management, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Hong WeiKey laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. Electronic address: 44808545@qq.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study examines relationships between outpatients' experience with medical staff, hospital system construction, and patient loyalty, exploring how enhancing experience boosts loyalty.

methodsA cross-sectional study via in person interviews with 288 outpatients at a Xi'an tertiary dental hospital by simple random sampling. Questionnaires included experience (staff, system), loyalty, demographics, and satisfaction. Structural equation modeling analyzed latent/observed variable relationships, adjusting for demographics.

results61.5% were female, 50.7% were aged 30-60 years old, 92.4% participants satisfied with the oral health services. System construction strongly affected staff experience (β = 0.93). Both system (β = 0.72) and staff experience (β = 0.78) influenced loyalty. Loyalty and satisfaction had reciprocal links (β = 0.56/β = 0.55).

conclusionsThis study provides a framework for understanding dental patient loyalty through structural equation modelling to guide similar institutions and broader healthcare settings. Future research, should include larger cohort and explore mediating/moderating factors.

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Patient SatisfactionTertiary Care CentersAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultDental hospitalHealth facility designOral healthPatient carePatient satisfaction

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