An evaluation of Alberta retina health service delivery in an office setting: a cross-sectional survey of patient experience
Abstract Background Retina sub-specialists provide much of the retina related eye care across Canada. In the province of Alberta, 18 retina sub-specialists work across six different offices. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of care provided by Alberta retina sub-specialists in an...
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| author | Tyler Henry Mathew Palakkamanil Yazid N. Al Hamarneh Matthew T. S. Tennant |
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| description | Abstract Background Retina sub-specialists provide much of the retina related eye care across Canada. In the province of Alberta, 18 retina sub-specialists work across six different offices. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of care provided by Alberta retina sub-specialists in an office setting by administering a patient satisfaction survey. The results of this survey were provided to the same retina specialists to promote improvements in patient-centered health care delivery. Methods A cross sectional patient satisfaction survey was performed using a thirty-part questionnaire developed in collaboration with the Physician Learning Program at the University of Alberta. The survey was modelled after other similar patient satisfaction surveys used in other areas of medicine. Patients from ten of the eighteen retina practices in Alberta participated in this survey. Topics of the survey included pre-appointment experience, physician-patient interactions and quality, comments/ feedback and patient demographics. Results 214 randomly sampled patients completed the survey from three geographically separate office locations in Calgary and Edmonton. 90% of patients responded that their retina sub-specialist listened adequately and provided quality care in a timely manner. Patients felt that there could be improvements to accessibility to the clinic and reduced wait times, as well as in the pre-operative consent process. Including a more complete explanation of the procedure as well as the potential risks and benefits. Only 51% of patients felt that the risks of a potential surgery had been adequately explained to them. There was a statistically significant association found between overall satisfaction and lower wait times, understanding of procedural risks and time with, listening to and involving the patient in care. There were no correlations found with other demographics such as ethnicity, sex, distance traveled or age. Conclusions This patient satisfaction survey provided valuable patient care feedback to the retina sub-specialists of Alberta. The survey results will assist this group to improve the consent process and thereby improve patient centered health care delivery. We would recommend the distribution of this survey or other similar patient satisfaction questionnaire by retina sub-specialists to their patients to improve patient centered care in their clinics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3b4d0eadbe3b4e0fa37f58010d8ab2462022-12-21T20:19:19ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632020-12-012011910.1186/s12913-020-05961-5An evaluation of Alberta retina health service delivery in an office setting: a cross-sectional survey of patient experienceTyler Henry0Mathew Palakkamanil1Yazid N. Al Hamarneh2Matthew T. S. Tennant3Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of AlbertaDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of AlbertaDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of AlbertaDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of AlbertaAbstract Background Retina sub-specialists provide much of the retina related eye care across Canada. In the province of Alberta, 18 retina sub-specialists work across six different offices. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of care provided by Alberta retina sub-specialists in an office setting by administering a patient satisfaction survey. The results of this survey were provided to the same retina specialists to promote improvements in patient-centered health care delivery. Methods A cross sectional patient satisfaction survey was performed using a thirty-part questionnaire developed in collaboration with the Physician Learning Program at the University of Alberta. The survey was modelled after other similar patient satisfaction surveys used in other areas of medicine. Patients from ten of the eighteen retina practices in Alberta participated in this survey. Topics of the survey included pre-appointment experience, physician-patient interactions and quality, comments/ feedback and patient demographics. Results 214 randomly sampled patients completed the survey from three geographically separate office locations in Calgary and Edmonton. 90% of patients responded that their retina sub-specialist listened adequately and provided quality care in a timely manner. Patients felt that there could be improvements to accessibility to the clinic and reduced wait times, as well as in the pre-operative consent process. Including a more complete explanation of the procedure as well as the potential risks and benefits. Only 51% of patients felt that the risks of a potential surgery had been adequately explained to them. There was a statistically significant association found between overall satisfaction and lower wait times, understanding of procedural risks and time with, listening to and involving the patient in care. There were no correlations found with other demographics such as ethnicity, sex, distance traveled or age. Conclusions This patient satisfaction survey provided valuable patient care feedback to the retina sub-specialists of Alberta. The survey results will assist this group to improve the consent process and thereby improve patient centered health care delivery. We would recommend the distribution of this survey or other similar patient satisfaction questionnaire by retina sub-specialists to their patients to improve patient centered care in their clinics.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-05961-5Health-care qualityQuality improvementAmbulatory/outpatient careSurvey research and questionnaire designPerformance measurement and improvementQuality of care |
| spellingShingle | Tyler Henry Mathew Palakkamanil Yazid N. Al Hamarneh Matthew T. S. Tennant An evaluation of Alberta retina health service delivery in an office setting: a cross-sectional survey of patient experience BMC Health Services Research Health-care quality Quality improvement Ambulatory/outpatient care Survey research and questionnaire design Performance measurement and improvement Quality of care |
| title | An evaluation of Alberta retina health service delivery in an office setting: a cross-sectional survey of patient experience |
| title_full | An evaluation of Alberta retina health service delivery in an office setting: a cross-sectional survey of patient experience |
| title_fullStr | An evaluation of Alberta retina health service delivery in an office setting: a cross-sectional survey of patient experience |
| title_full_unstemmed | An evaluation of Alberta retina health service delivery in an office setting: a cross-sectional survey of patient experience |
| title_short | An evaluation of Alberta retina health service delivery in an office setting: a cross-sectional survey of patient experience |
| title_sort | evaluation of alberta retina health service delivery in an office setting a cross sectional survey of patient experience |
| topic | Health-care quality Quality improvement Ambulatory/outpatient care Survey research and questionnaire design Performance measurement and improvement Quality of care |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-05961-5 |
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