Parents' Satisfaction with Physiotherapy Services for Neuropediatric Outpatients in Government and Private Hospitals in the United Arab Emirates: a Cross-sectional Study

Overview

Journal F1000Res

Specialties Biomedical Engineering
Science

Date 2024 Aug 1

PMID 39086771

Authors

Hanadi Ahmed AlNaqbi

Meeyoung Kim

Nabeel Al-Yateem

Fatma Hegazy

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Abstract

Background: Healthcare, like other industries, emphasizes performance, quality, and consumer experience while also attempting to reduce costs. However, high-quality healthcare remains paramount for vulnerable and ill patients. This study aimed to investigate parents' and caregivers' level of satisfaction with physiotherapy services provided to neuropediatric outpatients on the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 103 parents/caregivers of children with neurological disabilities that were randomly selected from different Emirates Health Services Hospitals in the UAE. Data was collected using the long-form Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ-III).

Results: The overall mean satisfaction was 159±7.73 (out of 250 points). Communication (20.36/25), interpersonal factors (20.17/35), and doctor-patient time (20.17/35) had the highest mean satisfaction scores (8.06/10). The lowest mean satisfaction scores were for access/availability/convenience (34.60/60), technical quality (33.17/50), and economic elements (23.83/40).

Conclusion: Despite participants' overall satisfaction scores being positive, some service domains require improvement to improve satisfaction, specifically the access/availability/convenience, technical quality, and economic elements. These areas should be prioritized by service providers and managers to improve patients' experiences and clinical outcomes.

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