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Closing the audit loop: a patient satisfaction survey

L K Harding1, J Griffith, V M Harding

  • 1Department of Physics and Nuclear Medicine, Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham, UK.

Nuclear Medicine Communications
|April 1, 1994
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Patient satisfaction surveys in nuclear medicine departments revealed postal surveys had higher dissatisfaction rates than interviews. However, addressing criticisms led to significant improvements in subsequent postal surveys, demonstrating effective quality improvement.

Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Patient Experience Research

Background:

  • Patient satisfaction is a key indicator of healthcare quality.
  • Nuclear medicine departments require efficient methods for patient feedback.
  • Previous studies have explored various survey methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare patient satisfaction levels between interview and postal surveys in a nuclear medicine department.
  • To assess the effectiveness of a quality improvement cycle based on patient feedback.
  • To identify areas for enhancing the patient experience in nuclear medicine services.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted patient satisfaction surveys using both interview and postal methods (approx. 100 responders each).

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  • Analyzed response data for significant differences between survey types.
  • Re-administered the postal survey after one year to evaluate changes following implemented improvements.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences in responses to individual questions between survey methods.
    • Postal surveys yielded a significantly higher percentage of dissatisfied responses (22%) compared to interviews (12%).
    • A subsequent postal survey after one year showed a significant reduction in dissatisfaction in addressed areas.

    Conclusions:

    • While postal surveys may capture more dissatisfaction, they are a viable method for patient feedback in nuclear medicine.
    • Implementing targeted improvements based on survey feedback can effectively enhance patient satisfaction.
    • The audit loop demonstrates the value of continuous quality improvement in healthcare settings.