Online ISSN: 2515-8260

A study to assess the determinants affecting the satisfaction level of inpatients getting admitted through the Emergency department in a tertiary care hospital, Odisha.

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Mrs.Rashmi Ranjita Parhi

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Background: Evaluation of Patient satisfaction level who are getting admitted through emergency department (ED) is very necessary because it affects the performance that reflects the high quality, efficiency, and sustainability. Aim: To assess the level of satisfaction in various points among inpatients following 48 hours of their admission through the emergency department. To find out the quality indicators of patient care through emergency department care Methods: This quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted in the emergency department. The target population was who have been admitted through the emergency department. The data was collected after 48 hours of admission in to the hospital. Result: Total of 98 patients were participated in this study and shared their experiences through a standard questionnaire. Total percentage of highly satisfied patients was 60.2% (n=59) for the services given by the emergency department. Total percentages of satisfied patients were 22.4 %(n=22) and Similarly each of both highly dissatisfied and dissatisfied patients were 2, and neutrals are 13.3 %(n=13). Conclusion: Satisfaction level of patient carries the total image of the hospital. It is also a good quality indicator which enables the contact points of improvement in ED so that the hospital can provide better care and services to the patients.

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