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Journal of Healthcare Quality Research Assessing patient satisfaction and identifying areas for improvement in gynecolo...
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Vol. 40. Issue 5.
(September - October 2025)
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Vol. 40. Issue 5.
(September - October 2025)
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Assessing patient satisfaction and identifying areas for improvement in gynecological care across various healthcare settings at a tertiary teaching hospital in Pakistan: A cross-sectional study
Evaluación de la satisfacción del paciente e identificación de áreas de mejora en la atención ginecológica en un hospital universitario de Pakistán: un estudio transversal
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S.I. Memona,
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sajjan.memon@yahoo.com

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, A. Aijazb,c, R. Jameeld,e, M. Shafiquef, Y. Khang
a Quality and Monitoring Directorate, Indus Hospital, Korangi, Karachi, Pakistan
b Department of Healthcare Management, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan
c Quality & Patient Safety Department, Chiniot General Hospital, Korangi, Karachi, Pakistan
d Department of Microbiology, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
e Quality & Patient Safety Department, Chiniot General Hospital, Korangi, Karachi, Pakistan
f Department of Physical Therapy, University of Dundee, UK
g Department of Physical Therapy, University of Sargodha, Pakistan
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Table 1. Satisfaction survey analysis for inpatient, emergency and outdoor patients departments.
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Objectives

Patient satisfaction is a key indicator of healthcare quality and essential for improving hospital services. This study aimed to assess patient satisfaction and to identify areas for improvement in gynecological care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

Material and methods

We conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional study among 587 gynecological patients at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. We assessed multiple dimensions of patient care, such as doctor satisfaction, nursing care, housekeeping services, and value for money using simple random sampling. We used a standard questionnaire to gauge patient satisfaction with care and analyzed the data using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. We considered a p-value of less than 95% to be statistically significant.

Results

The analysis revealed high satisfaction rates across all service areas. Doctor satisfaction scored the highest at 95.4% (95% CI: 0.929–0.978, p<0.0001), followed by value for money at 90.4% (95% CI: 0.870–0.939, p<0.0001). Housekeeping and nursing care were rated 86.2% (95% CI: 0.821–0.902, p<0.0001) and 83.3% (95% CI: 0.790-0.877, p<0.0001), respectively. The hospital achieved a 98.9% recommendation rate, with 54.3% rating their experience as “Excellent,” 36.9% as “Good,” 7.8% as “Average,” and only 1.1% as “Bad.”

Conclusions

This study highlights high patient satisfaction in gynecological services, reflected in strong recommendations and positive feedback. While physician care is well-rated, improvements in nursing and housekeeping through enhanced communication are needed. These findings support quality enhancement efforts, fostering a blame-free culture and setting a benchmark for similar institutions in Pakistan.

Keywords:
Patient satisfaction
Quality improvement
Gynecology
Healthcare
Patient experience
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Objetivos

La satisfacción del paciente es un indicador clave de la calidad de la atención médica y esencial para mejorar los servicios hospitalarios. Este estudio evaluó la satisfacción e identificó áreas de mejora en la atención ginecológica en hospitalización, consulta externa y urgencias.

Material y métodos

Estudio descriptivo y transversal con 587 pacientes ginecológicas en un hospital universitario de Karachi, Pakistán. Se evaluó la satisfacción con médicos, enfermería, limpieza y relación calidad-precio mediante muestreo aleatorio simple. Se utilizó un cuestionario estandarizado y los datos se analizaron con SPSS v.21.

Resultados

La satisfacción con médicos fue la más alta (95,4%; IC95%: 0,929-0,978; p<0,0001), seguida de relación calidad-precio (90,4%; IC95%: 0,870-0,939; p<0,0001). Enfermería y limpieza obtuvieron el 83,3% (IC95%: 0,790-0,877; p<0,0001) y el 86,2% (IC95%: 0,821-0,902; p<0,0001), respectivamente. La tasa de recomendación fue del 98,9%, con el 54,3% calificando la experiencia como «Excelente», el 36,9% como «Buena», el 7,8% como «Regular» y el 1,1% como «Mala».

Conclusión

El estudio refleja alta satisfacción en servicios ginecológicos, con recomendaciones sólidas. Aunque la atención médica está bien evaluada, se requieren mejoras en enfermería y en limpieza, especialmente en comunicación. Estos hallazgos respaldan iniciativas de mejora de calidad y sirven como referente para instituciones similares en Pakistán.

Palabras clave:
Satisfacción del paciente
Mejora de calidad
Ginecología
Atención médica
Experiencia del paciente

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