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Patients reported high satisfaction in several hospital care areas

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A male healthcare provider in a white coat and purple gloves examines the chest of a male patient in a hospital gown, while a female healthcare professional in blue stands behind observing in a clinical room with medical equipment visible in the background.
Research area:Health ProfessionsGeneral Health ProfessionsHealthcare Quality and Management

What the study found

Patients hospitalized in the cardiology department of Aristide Dantec Hospital generally reported high satisfaction with several aspects of care. The study found especially positive ratings for reception, room cleanliness and layout, privacy, and meal quality.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that patient satisfaction is a key part of hospital management and quality-of-care assessment. They suggest that improving patient satisfaction requires strengthening human resources and training staff on reception.

What the researchers tested

The researchers carried out a descriptive cross-sectional study of patients hospitalized in the cardiology department from February 15, 2020, to May 15, 2021. They collected answers with a questionnaire, then entered and analyzed the data in Microsoft Excel using frequencies and averages.

What worked and what didn't

Reception was rated as satisfactory by all patients, and 92% judged privacy satisfactory. Room layout and cleanliness were rated satisfactory by 98% of patients, and 84.7% rated meal quality satisfactory. By contrast, only one-third of patients said they always received explanations about their health condition and diagnosis.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not describe detailed limitations beyond the study design and setting. The findings come from one hospital department and reflect the patients included in this survey.

Key points

  • The study assessed patient satisfaction in the cardiology department of Aristide Dantec Hospital in Senegal.
  • All patients found the reception satisfactory.
  • Ninety-two percent of patients judged privacy satisfactory.
  • Only 33% of patients said they always received explanations about their health condition and diagnosis.
  • Room cleanliness and layout were rated satisfactory by 98% of patients.
  • The authors conclude that staff training on reception should be strengthened.

Disclosure

Research title:
Patients reported high satisfaction in several hospital care areas
Authors:
Martial Coly Bop, Boubacar Guèye, Coumba Ka, Ndeye Sy, Oussama Bouchti, Ndèye Fatou Ngom Gueye, Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye, Ousseynou Kâ
Institutions:
Cheikh Anta Diop University, Hôpital Aristide Le Dantec, Social Action, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey
Publication date:
2026-03-04
DOI:
10.11648/j.cajph.20261202.11
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