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Arab and Austrian dialysis patients have differing service expectations. Arab patients reported higher satisfaction, while Austrian patients prioritized "must-be" and "attractive" attributes, potentially due to cultural and market influences.

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Area of Science:

Nephrology
Healthcare Management
Cross-cultural Studies

Background:

Patient expectations significantly influence satisfaction in healthcare services.
Understanding cultural variations in service expectations is crucial for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare service expectations between Arab and Austrian dialysis patients.
To identify factors influencing these differences in patient satisfaction.

Main Methods:

A Kano model-based questionnaire assessed 20 service attributes for dialysis patients.
Data from 530 Saudi, 172 Austrian, 60 Syrian, and 68 UAE patients were analyzed.
Customer satisfaction coefficients and response frequencies were compared across national groups, sex, age, literacy, and dialysis duration.

Main Results:

Arab patients showed higher satisfaction coefficients and
one-directional
responses.
Austrian patients reported higher dissatisfaction coefficients and prioritized "must be" and "attractive" attributes.
Differences were linked to literacy rates, not age or dialysis duration.

Conclusions:

Discrepancies in service expectations between Austrian and Arab dialysis patients may stem from varying market competition and cultural factors.
Literacy rate appears to be a significant influencing factor in these observed differences.