INTRODUCTION: It is important that patients are satisfied with an out-patient consultation. This ensures compliance with treatment and attendance for follow-up. The aim of this study was to identify factors regarding out-patient consultation associated with patient satisfaction. METHODS: A two-part questionnaire identifying expectations of, and subsequent satisfaction with, a new out-patient consultation was completed by 106 out-patients. RESULTS: There was no correlation between not seeing the clinician anticipated and reduced satisfaction (P = 0.17). Using more information sources was associated with less satisfaction (P = 0.02). Patients were less satisfied if their expectations of either treatment or outcome were changed. CONCLUSIONS: Meeting patients' expectations is an essential part of effective communication. The use of specialist physiotherapists and general practitioners with a special interest is an effective way of seeing more new patients.
INTRODUCTION: It is important that patients are satisfied with an out-patient consultation. This ensures compliance with treatment and attendance for follow-up. The aim of this study was to identify factors regarding out-patient consultation associated with patient satisfaction. METHODS: A two-part questionnaire identifying expectations of, and subsequent satisfaction with, a new out-patient consultation was completed by 106 out-patients. RESULTS: There was no correlation between not seeing the clinician anticipated and reduced satisfaction (P = 0.17). Using more information sources was associated with less satisfaction (P = 0.02). Patients were less satisfied if their expectations of either treatment or outcome were changed. CONCLUSIONS: Meeting patients' expectations is an essential part of effective communication. The use of specialist physiotherapists and general practitioners with a special interest is an effective way of seeing more new patients.
Authors: M Wade Shrader; John Jones; Mandy N Falk; Greg R White; David R Burk; Lee S Segal Journal: J Child Orthop Date: 2015-05-06 Impact factor: 1.548
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