Satisfaction with healthcare services among refugees in Zaatari camp in Jordan
Abstract Background Feedback on satisfaction regarding healthcare services is vital for continuous improvement of the service delivery process and outcome. Aims and methods The objective of this study was to assess the satisfaction of refugees with the medical and dental services in Zaatari camp, un...
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| author | Nesreen A. Salim Shroq Hafedh Meyad Faleh A. Sawair Julian D. Satterthwaite Samiha Sartawi |
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| description | Abstract Background Feedback on satisfaction regarding healthcare services is vital for continuous improvement of the service delivery process and outcome. Aims and methods The objective of this study was to assess the satisfaction of refugees with the medical and dental services in Zaatari camp, under 3 domains with 20 key indicators (human and physical health resources, interaction and reactivity, and administration) using a self-administered questionnaire. Results Of the 500 participants, the satisfaction rate was 72.5%. Young participants and participants with a shorter stay in the camp showed higher overall satisfaction rates (P ≤ 0.01). Within the domains, ‘interaction and reactivity’ achieved the highest satisfaction score, whereas ‘administration efficiency’ was ranked the lowest. As for elements within the domains, the most acceptable were the sufficient number of staff and the working hours, availability of radiological services and proper care for children, reasonable waiting time and asking for medical history in every visit. Whereas difficulty to access healthcare services, difficulty to be referred to hospitals, lack of follow up and lack of dental services were the least acceptable. Conclusion In conclusion, whereas refugees were generally satisfied with the provided services, this study indicates that there are areas for further service improvement. This study highlights a significant gaps in healthcare services which if not addressed have the potential to amplify oral/medical health problems. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-792d3294f5154396a4dfbb5f9fceb0702022-12-21T18:00:03ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632021-05-012111810.1186/s12913-021-06471-8Satisfaction with healthcare services among refugees in Zaatari camp in JordanNesreen A. Salim0Shroq Hafedh Meyad1Faleh A. Sawair2Julian D. Satterthwaite3Samiha Sartawi4Prosthodontic Department, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Consultant in fixed and removable prosthodontics, Jordan University HospitalBahcesehir UniversityDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Periodontology, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Jordan University HospitalRestorative Dentistry, Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of ManchesterProsthodontic Department, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Consultant in fixed and removable prosthodontics, Jordan University HospitalAbstract Background Feedback on satisfaction regarding healthcare services is vital for continuous improvement of the service delivery process and outcome. Aims and methods The objective of this study was to assess the satisfaction of refugees with the medical and dental services in Zaatari camp, under 3 domains with 20 key indicators (human and physical health resources, interaction and reactivity, and administration) using a self-administered questionnaire. Results Of the 500 participants, the satisfaction rate was 72.5%. Young participants and participants with a shorter stay in the camp showed higher overall satisfaction rates (P ≤ 0.01). Within the domains, ‘interaction and reactivity’ achieved the highest satisfaction score, whereas ‘administration efficiency’ was ranked the lowest. As for elements within the domains, the most acceptable were the sufficient number of staff and the working hours, availability of radiological services and proper care for children, reasonable waiting time and asking for medical history in every visit. Whereas difficulty to access healthcare services, difficulty to be referred to hospitals, lack of follow up and lack of dental services were the least acceptable. Conclusion In conclusion, whereas refugees were generally satisfied with the provided services, this study indicates that there are areas for further service improvement. This study highlights a significant gaps in healthcare services which if not addressed have the potential to amplify oral/medical health problems.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06471-8Syrian refugeesHealthcare servicesZaatari campSatisfactionDental services |
| spellingShingle | Nesreen A. Salim Shroq Hafedh Meyad Faleh A. Sawair Julian D. Satterthwaite Samiha Sartawi Satisfaction with healthcare services among refugees in Zaatari camp in Jordan BMC Health Services Research Syrian refugees Healthcare services Zaatari camp Satisfaction Dental services |
| title | Satisfaction with healthcare services among refugees in Zaatari camp in Jordan |
| title_full | Satisfaction with healthcare services among refugees in Zaatari camp in Jordan |
| title_fullStr | Satisfaction with healthcare services among refugees in Zaatari camp in Jordan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Satisfaction with healthcare services among refugees in Zaatari camp in Jordan |
| title_short | Satisfaction with healthcare services among refugees in Zaatari camp in Jordan |
| title_sort | satisfaction with healthcare services among refugees in zaatari camp in jordan |
| topic | Syrian refugees Healthcare services Zaatari camp Satisfaction Dental services |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06471-8 |
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