Service Quality, Patient Satisfaction, and Improvement Indicators
Silvestre P. Mabini Jr. | Lalaine O. Narsico | Peter G. Narsico
Abstract:
The study delves into the intricate symbiotic relationship between service providers and customers, which becomes increasingly complex amid
competitive landscapes. It counts on the service provider’s capability to
deliver exceptional service that fosters a unique customer satisfaction
that not only encourages repeat patronage but also prompts referrals to
others. The study sought to determine the presence of a correlation between the quality of service delivered by medical staff and patients' satisfaction levels by using the SERVQUAL model with 22 slightly modified
indicators spread across five service quality dimensions that include reliability, assurance, tangibles, empathy, and responsiveness. The research was conducted within the confines of a hospital in Cebu. 314
patisents consented to participate in the data collection process. A survey
was conducted to gather data on service delivery and another was conducted for patient satisfaction. Multiple regression analysis and DublinWatson test were used to compute correlations and Analysis of Variance
(ANOVA) was used to compute the significance of difference. The following items are the findings. The five dimensions of service quality are
above average and the service quality rating in its entirety was 3.756. Patient satisfaction was above average with a rating of 3.131. All the service
quality dimensions were statistically correlated with patient satisfaction.
Service quality in its entirety was statically correlated with patient satisfaction. There was a significant difference between service quality in its
entirety and patient satisfaction. Finally, the ratings suggest that improvements were needed in all service dimensions, and because of high
patient expectations improvements are both necessary and urgent.
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