Patient Experience in a Stroke Prevention Clinic: Guiding Quality Improvement in northeastern Ontario

Patient satisfaction is a key determinant of healthcare quality; however, its assessment in stroke prevention clinics (SPCs) remains inadequate. This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to establish a baseline for patient experience at an SPC in Northeastern Ontario. Our QI team developed a satisfaction survey based on the Donabedian Model. Conducted over 30 days in July 2025, 43 of 51 invited patients completed the survey, resulting in an 84% response rate. Qualitative feedback was gathered for the thematic analysis. Patients reported high satisfaction across the Donabedian framework domains, with over 90% understanding their care steps and feeling dignified. Pareto analysis identified discharge education as a key area for improvement. Despite an 88% satisfaction rate, this domain was prioritized to enhance post-discharge patient preparedness, potentially reducing readmission risk. A limitation of this study was the small, single-site, and brief data collection period. This initiative established a baseline for patient experience and highlighted post-discharge education as a critical area of improvement.