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Chapron P, Petit M, Huon JF, Nizet P. [Implementation of pharmaceutical consultations in digestive oncology in a teaching hospital: one-year outcomes]. Bull Cancer 2024; 111:363-370. [PMID: 38438283 DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2024.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The announcement of a cancer diagnosis is traumatic for the patient. In France, an announcement system has been in place, providing medical time for announcement and treatment proposal, nursing time for support, without including the pharmacist. In order to improve management of patients treated with intravenous anticancer drugs, we set up introductory pharmaceutical consultations in digestive oncology. The aims were to assess the situation one year after the introduction of these consultations, and to assess their contribution. METHODS When a patient was diagnosed with digestive cancer and receiving intravenous treatment, a pharmaceutical initiation consultation was scheduled. Indicators of activity (number of consultations, average duration, average preparation time and various delays) and results (number and type of pharmaceutical interventions, patient satisfaction) were collected in order to assess activity. RESULTS Forty-seven pharmaceutical initiation consultations were carried out. The average duration of the consultations was 39.3minutes. Consultations were carried out on average 12.1 days after the medical consultation and 9.6 days before the first chemotherapy treatment. Twenty-nine patients responded to the satisfaction questionnaire. All were satisfied, and the majority of patients said they had improved their knowledge of cancer treatment. DISCUSSION This activity enables us to review with patients essential aspects of their care, such as implanting an implantable chamber catheter, anti-cancer treatment and managing potential side effects and improve their self-care skills.
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- Pierre Chapron
- Pharmacie, CHU de Nantes, Nantes université, 1, place Alexis-Ricordeau, 44000 Nantes, France
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- Pharmacie, CHU de Nantes, Nantes université, 1, place Alexis-Ricordeau, 44000 Nantes, France
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- Pharmacie, CHU de Nantes, Nantes université, 1, place Alexis-Ricordeau, 44000 Nantes, France
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- Pharmacie, CHU de Nantes, Nantes université, 1, place Alexis-Ricordeau, 44000 Nantes, France.
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Hunt AR, Stuart CM, Gergen AK, Bang TJ, Reihman AE, Helmkamp LJ, Lin Y, Mitchell JD, Meguid RA, Scott CD, Wojcik BM. Long-Term Patient-Reported Symptom Improvement and Quality of Life after Transthoracic Diaphragm Plication in Adults. J Am Coll Surg 2023; 237:533-544. [PMID: 37194947 DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Open and robotic-assisted transthoracic approaches for diaphragm plication are accepted surgical interventions for diaphragm paralysis and eventration. However, long-term patient-reported symptom improvement and quality of life (QOL) remains unclear. STUDY DESIGN A telephone-based survey was developed focusing on postoperative symptom improvement and QOL. Patients who underwent open or robotic-assisted transthoracic diaphragm plication (2008-2020) across three institutions were invited to participate. Patients who responded and provided consent were surveyed. Likert responses on symptom severity were dichotomized and rates before and after surgery were compared using McNemar's test. RESULTS Forty-one percent of patients participated (43 of 105 responded, mean age 61.0 years, 67.4% male, 37.2% robotic-assisted surgery), with an average time between surgery and survey of 4.1 ± 3.2 years. Patients reported significant improvement in dyspnea while lying flat (67.4% pre- vs 27.9% postoperative, p < 0.001), dyspnea at rest (55.8% pre- vs 11.6% postoperative, p < 0.001), dyspnea with activity (90.7% pre- vs 55.8% postoperative, p < 0.001), dyspnea while bending over (79.1% pre- vs 34.9% postoperative, p < 0.001), and fatigue (67.4% pre- vs 41.9% postoperative, p = 0.008). There was no statistical improvement in chronic cough. 86% of patients reported improved overall QOL, 79% had increased exercise capacity, and 86% would recommend surgery to a friend with a similar problem. Analysis comparing open and robotic-assisted approaches found no statistically significant differences in symptom improvement or QOL responses between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Patients report significantly improved dyspneic and fatigue symptoms after transthoracic diaphragm plication, regardless of open or robotic-assisted approach. The majority of patients report improved QOL and exercise capacity.
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- Amanda R Hunt
- From the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery (Hunt, Stuart, Gergen, Mitchell, Meguid), University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
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- From the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery (Hunt, Stuart, Gergen, Mitchell, Meguid), University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
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- From the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery (Hunt, Stuart, Gergen, Mitchell, Meguid), University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
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- Division of Cardiopulmonary Imaging, Department of Radiology (Bang), University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
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- Critical Care and Pulmonary Sleep Associates, Aurora, CO (Reihman)
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- Adult and Child Consortium for Health Outcomes Research, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO (Helmkamp)
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA (Lin)
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- From the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery (Hunt, Stuart, Gergen, Mitchell, Meguid), University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
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- From the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery (Hunt, Stuart, Gergen, Mitchell, Meguid), University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (Scott)
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- the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI (Wojcik)
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McKinley SK, Wojcik BM, Witt EE, Hamdi I, Mansur A, Petrusa E, Mullen JT, Phitayakorn R. Inpatient Satisfaction With Surgical Resident Care After Elective General and Oncologic Surgery. Ann Surg 2023; 277:e1380-e1386. [PMID: 35856490 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate inpatient satisfaction with surgical resident care. BACKGROUND Surgical trainees are often the primary providers of care to surgical inpatients, yet patient satisfaction with surgical resident care is not well characterized or routinely assessed. METHODS English-speaking, general surgery inpatients recovering from elective gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery were invited to complete a survey addressing their satisfaction with surgical resident care. Patients positively identified photos of surgical senior residents and interns before completing a modified version of the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Surgical Care Survey (S-CAHPS). Adapted S-CAHPS items were scored using the "top-box" method. RESULTS Ninety percent of recruited patients agreed to participate (324/359, mean age=62.2, 50.3% male). Patients were able to correctly identify their seniors and interns 85% and 83% of the time, respectively ( P =0.14). On a 10-point scale, seniors had a mean rating of 9.23±1.27 and interns had a mean rating of 9.01±1.49 ( P =0.14). Ninety-nine percent of patients agreed it was important to help in the education of future surgeons. CONCLUSIONS Surgical inpatients were able to recognize their resident physicians with high frequency and rated resident care highly overall, suggesting that they may serve as a willing source of feedback regarding residents' development of core competencies such as interpersonal skills, communication, professionalism, and patient care. Future work should investigate how to best incorporate patient evaluation of surgical resident care routinely into trainee assessment to support resident development.
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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Nuyen B, Altamirano J, Fassiotto M, Alyono J. Effects of surgeon sociodemographics on patient-reported satisfaction. Surgery 2021; 169:1441-1445. [PMID: 33531133 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2020.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patient-reported satisfaction scores, including the Press Ganey surveys, are increasingly used as measures for quality healthcare among surgical subspecialties. However, the influence of surgeon sociodemographics is not clear. METHODS This cross-sectional study analyzed Press Ganey surveys linked to outpatient surgical visits at a single academic institution from January 2015 to December 2018 as they related to surgeon age, gender, and race. The primary outcome variable was achievement of a top-box score (5/5) on likelihood to recommend surgeon queries. Secondary analysis examined the relationship of likelihood to recommend surgeon to other survey questions, such as those regarding surgeon courtesy, concern, understandability, patient inclusion in medical decision making, and patient confidence in surgeon. χ2 tests and generalized estimating equation regression models were run to assess correlation. RESULTS In bivariate analysis of 36,840 surveys, non-Hispanic white surgeons were more likely to receive likelihood to recommend surgeon top-box ratings than Asian (P < .001) or underrepresented minority surgeons (P < .001). Additionally, male gender (P < .01) and older surgeon age (P < .001) were associated with higher top-box scores. However, in multivariate generalized estimating equation analysis, the effect of age was no longer significant, but female gender continued to be associated with lower odds of top-box likelihood to recommend surgeon ratings (odds ratio 0.83; 95% confidence interval, 0.70%-0.99%), as did Asian compared with white race (odds ratio 0.78; 95% confidence interval, 0.65%-0.95%). Likelihood to recommend surgeon scores correlated most closely with patients' "confidence" in the surgeon rather than measures of courtesy, concern, understandability, or inclusion in medical decision making. CONCLUSION Top-box scores varied by surgeon race and gender in correlation with patients' perceived confidence in the provider. Interpretation of Press Ganey scores should account for potential bias in patient satisfaction surveys based on surgeon demographics.
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- Brian Nuyen
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Office of Faculty Development and Diversity, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Office of Faculty Development and Diversity, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.
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Factors contributing to satisfaction with care in cancer outpatients. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:4575-4586. [PMID: 33483788 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05978-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate satisfaction with care (SC) in cancer patients treated at a Spanish day hospital, to identify determinants of SC, and to assess the association between SC and quality of life (QL). METHODS Cross-sectional study in which 119 patients undergoing outpatient chemotherapy completed the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30), the Cancer Outpatient Satisfaction with Care questionnaire for chemotherapy (OUT-PATSAT35 CT), and an item on loyalty. Bivariate correlations between each subscale of the OUT-PATSAT35 CT and overall satisfaction, and between the subscales of OUT-PATSAT35 CT and QLQ-C30, were calculated. Multiple linear regression models were used to analyze determinants of patients' SC. RESULTS Mean age was 62.5 years (SD 11.7), and 54.6% of the sample were female. Mean scores for SC were > 75 out of 100 on all OUT-PATSAT35 CT subscales, except environment. Overall satisfaction was higher than satisfaction in any subscale, and all patients would choose the same day hospital again. Correlation with overall satisfaction was moderate but statistically significant for all subscales. Patients treated for tumor recurrence and those undergoing palliative treatment manifested significantly lower overall satisfaction. Correlation between the EORTC QLQ-C30 and the OUT-PATSAT35 CT was not statistically significant, although patients with better health status reported higher satisfaction in several subscales. CONCLUSION Patient-reported SC and loyalty towards the day hospital were high. Disease evolution and aim of treatment were determinants of overall satisfaction. The correlation between SC and QL was unclear. Some areas for improving care were noted.
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The association between patient experience and healthcare outcomes using SEER-CAHPS patient experience and outcomes among cancer survivors. J Geriatr Oncol 2020; 12:623-631. [PMID: 33277226 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2020.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To understand the relationship between patient experience, as measured by scores on the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) survey, and clinical and financial outcomes among older cancer survivors. MATERIALS AND METHODS We analyzed the records of all Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare beneficiaries 66 years and older who completed one CAHPS survey from 2001 to 2004 or 2007-2013 with one of the five following cancer types: breast, bladder, colorectal, lung, or prostate; and completed a CAHPS survey within 5 years of cancer diagnosis date. We conducted a multivariate analysis, controlling for clinical and demographic variables, to evaluate the association between excellent CAHPS scores and the following clinical and financial outcomes: mortality, emergency department visits, and total healthcare expenditures. RESULTS A total of 7395 individuals were present in our cohort, with 57% being male and 85.7% non-Hispanic White. Breakdown of the cohort by cancer site is as follows: prostate (40.4%), breast (28.6%), colorectal (14.0%), lung (9.4%), and bladder (7.6%). When looking at the relationship between CAHPS scores and clinical outcomes, there was no significant difference between excellent and non-excellent CAHPS score respondents in all three of the clinical outcomes studied. Furthermore, there was no association between ED utilization and patient experience scores when stratifying by cancer site and race/ethnicity among this cohort. CONCLUSION In this cohort, a highly rated patient experience, as measured by responses on the CAHPS survey, is not associated with improved clinical outcomes among older cancer survivors.
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Bokemeyer F, Lange-Drenth L, Jean-Pierre P, Schulz H, Bleich C. Psychometric evaluation of the German version of the Patient Satisfaction with Cancer-related Care questionnaire. BMC Health Serv Res 2020; 20:983. [PMID: 33109191 PMCID: PMC7590742 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05838-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Patient satisfaction is a fundamental aspect of perceived health care quality. The original English version of the Patient Satisfaction with Cancer-related Care (PSCC) is a psychometrically validated, one-dimensional instrument with relevance to cancer-related care. The goal of the study was to perform a psychometric validation of the PSCC in German (PSCC-G). Methods A sample of 394 cancer patients were recruited at oncological clinics in Hamburg, Germany. Patients completed the PSCC-G, three subscales of the Patient Satisfaction and Quality in Oncological Care (PASQOC), and one subscale from the German version of the Recherché Evaluative sur la Performance des Réseaux de Santé (RESPERE-60) questionnaire. We conducted exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA and CFA) to determine the factorial validity, and we calculated Cronbach’s coefficient alpha (α) to test the internal consistency of the PSCC-G. We examined the correlation between the PSCC-G and four subscales measuring additional dimensions of PS with care. We also conducted a multiple linear regression analysis to determine whether sociodemographics, self-perceived health status, and treatment setting predict scores on the PSCC-G. Results The EFA (using principal axis) revealed a one-factor solution. The Cronbach’s α was 0.92. The convergent validity showed high correlations between three different subscales measuring patient satisfaction and the PSCC-G. Overall, males, older age patients, and those with a higher self-perceived health status were more satisfied with their cancer care based on their higher scores on the PSCC-G. Conclusion The PSCC-G is a reliable and valid instrument that can assess satisfaction with cancer-related care for German-speaking cancer patients. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-020-05838-7.
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- Frederike Bokemeyer
- Department of Medical Psychology, University Cancer Center Hamburg, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Cancer Center Hamburg, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Florida State University College of Medicine, Cancer Neurocognitive Translation Research Lab, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Cancer Center Hamburg, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Cancer Center Hamburg, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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Munro L, Myers G, Gould O, LeBlanc M. Clinical pharmacy services in an ambulatory oncology clinic: Patient perception and satisfaction. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2020; 27:1086-1093. [PMID: 32842862 DOI: 10.1177/1078155220950412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Studies have shown that patients rate pharmacists more favourably when the pharmacist expresses interest in the patient and attends to patients' perspectives. There is limited available evidence evaluating both patient perception and satisfaction regarding clinical pharmacy services provided in an ambulatory oncology clinic. METHODS This was a prospective mixed methods study involving surveys and patient interviews. Consenting participants completed a survey at their first visit evaluating their perceptions of the importance of the clinical pharmacy services offered in the ambulatory oncology clinic. They completed a second survey 6-8 weeks later to re-evaluate their perceptions and to measure satisfaction ratings. The final component of this study involved semi-structured one-on-one telephone interviews to gather qualitative data regarding the study objectives. RESULTS A total of 35 participants completed the survey, of which eleven completed one-on-one patient telephone interviews. Patients perceived the clinical pharmacy services assessed as important to their care before receiving treatment. The ratings of the importance of the pharmacist in managing patients' nausea/vomiting significantly decreased when remeasured, whereas the importance of meeting the pharmacist in the clinic significantly increased. The importance of the role of the pharmacist was highlighted in patient interviews as well: patients particularly valued the pharmacist's initiative to meet them in the clinic, the education provided by pharmacist, and the pharmacist's accessibility throughout treatment. CONCLUSIONS Overall, patients in the ambulatory oncology clinic perceived the services offered as important to their care and they were highly satisfied.
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- Lauren Munro
- Horizon Health Network, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
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- Horizon Health Network, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
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- Horizon Health Network, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
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Asamrew N, Endris AA, Tadesse M. Level of Patient Satisfaction with Inpatient Services and Its Determinants: A Study of a Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 2020:2473469. [PMID: 32855641 PMCID: PMC7443030 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2473469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background The health care industry is undergoing a rapid transformation to meet the ever-increasing needs and demands of its patient population. Level of patients' satisfaction is an important health outcome, which is regarded as a determinant measure for quality of care. This study was performed with the aim of assessing the level of patient satisfaction with inpatient services and its determinants in Black Lion Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from November 25th to December 20th, 2015, using 398 randomly selected patients. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Jimma University research review board, and verbal consent was also received from the study participants during data collection time. A pretested structured interview questionnaire was used to collect data from study participants. The collected data were handled by using SPSS statistical software. Before analysis, relevant explanatory variables were identified using factor analysis with varimax rotation, and bivariate analysis was carried out using linear regression for every independent variable with the outcome variable independently. Explanatory variables scoring p value <-0.05 were used for the final model after checking the assumption. Study findings are presented by using tables, graphs, and description. Results A total of 398 patients were participated in the study, yielding a response rate of 100%. A total of 46.2% (95% CI: 41.2%-51.1%) patients were satisfied by the services they received in the hospital. Patient and health care provider interaction and general facility amenity-related domains were found to explain 96.4% of the variability in the net overall satisfaction score. Good quality services provided by hospital physicians, availability of laboratory and radiology services, pain management services, and inpatient pharmacy services of the hospital had positive influences. Besides toilet cleanliness, availability of rooms for accommodation and dietary service had significant relation with level of patient satisfaction. Quality of the inpatient pharmacy service had a great influence on satisfaction; a unit increase in it resulted in 2.3 (95% CI: 2.1-2.5) times increment in patient satisfaction level at p ≤ 0.001. For final predictors, regression estimates for level of satisfaction moved from very dissatisfied to very satisfied when service improves by a unit. Conclusion Overall patients' satisfaction is lower than other studies in the nation. A great opportunity is there to improve patient's satisfaction level if the service quality is improved around the time of patient and health care provider interaction and facility amenity services. Besides, improving the health literacy of service providers and devising a strategy to routinely assess satisfaction level of patients in the facility is critical. On top of this, providing tailored on-the-job training for health care workers in the facility is a crucial step in order to improve their knowledge and skills to render patient-centered quality service to improve their patients' satisfaction. Using a checklist during service delivery may improve client patient interaction and ensure the standard. Facility design dimension can be considered for future research activities.
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- Nebsu Asamrew
- Health Service Quality Directorate, Addis Ababa Regional Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Public Health Emergency Management Center, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, P.O. Box: 1242, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Public Health Emergency Management Center, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, P.O. Box: 1242, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Mackay TM, van Rijssen LB, Andriessen JO, Suker M, Creemers GJ, Eskens FA, de Hingh IH, van de Poll-Franse LV, Sprangers MAG, Busch OR, Wilmink JW, van Eijck CH, Besselink MG, van Laarhoven HW. Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life Before and After Treatment of Pancreatic and Periampullary Cancer: A Prospective Multicenter Study. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2020; 18:704-711. [PMID: 32502981 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2020.7528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study sought to assess patient satisfaction and quality of life (QoL) before and after treatment of pancreatic and periampullary cancer. METHODS We conducted a prospective multicenter study of patients treated for pancreatic and periampullary cancer. General patient satisfaction was measured using the EORTC satisfaction with care questionnaire (IN-PATSAT32) at baseline and 3 months after treatment initiation, with a 10-point change on the Likert scale considered clinically meaningful. QoL was measured using the EORTC Core Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ-C30). The influence of treatment (curative and palliative) on patient satisfaction and QoL was determined. RESULTS Of 100 patients, 71 completed follow-up questionnaires. General satisfaction with care decreased from 74.3 before treatment to 61.9 after treatment (P<.001), whereas global QoL increased from 68.4 to 71.4 (P=.39). Clinically meaningful reductions were also observed for the reported interpersonal skills of doctors (from 73.4 to 63.3) and exchange of information within the care team (from 63.5 to 52.5). Satisfaction scores were lower for patients treated with curative intent than for those treated with palliative intent regarding interpersonal skills of doctors (P=.01), information provision by doctors (P=.004), information provision by nurses (P=.02), availability of nurses (P=.004), exchange of information within the care team (P=.01), and hospital access (P=.02). In multivariable analysis, clinicopathologic or QoL factors were not independently associated with general patient satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Satisfaction with care, but not QoL, decreased after pancreatic cancer treatment. Improvements in communication and interpersonal skills are needed to maintain patient satisfaction after treatment.
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- Tara M Mackay
- 1Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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- 1Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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- 1Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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- 2Department of Surgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam
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- 4Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam
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- 6Department of Medical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg
- 7Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Epidemiology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam
- 8Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization, Utrecht; and
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- 1Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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- 10Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- 1Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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- 10Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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HAPPY - Humanity Assurance Protocol in interventional radiotheraPY (brachytherapy) - an AIRO Interventional Radiotherapy Study Group project. J Contemp Brachytherapy 2019; 11:510-515. [PMID: 31969908 PMCID: PMC6964336 DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2019.91222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Purpose Interventional procedures may produce emotional distress, particularly in interventional radiotherapy (IRT, brachytherapy - BT). This work would like to propose a series of recommendations/interventions to guarantee a human approach in order to favor the psychological well-being of the patient during interventional radiotherapy. Material and methods Thirty patients affected by gynecological cancer and treated with endovaginal high-dose-rate IRT (HDR-IRT) were selected from January to March 2019. A specific Multiprofessional Task Group (MTG) was defined in order to analyze the needs of patients. Each component of the task group spoke with the patients to examine their needs and to investigate their fears and perception. The results of the MTG were subjected to evaluation by an Expert Team (ET) of 4 physicians from 4 different institutions for a final evaluation. Both teams discussed the patient's needs to generate a list of necessary interventions to fulfill every single need in order to obtain their inner well-being. Another team (Master Team - MT) performed an independent check. Results All patients suggest that the main issue is the "lack of information and fear of the unknown". The fear of feeling pain was a significant source of concern, sadness, and vulnerability for the majority of the patients (76.6%). All patients do not appreciate the use of the word "bunker" to describe the treatment place. In 33.3% of patients the word "brachytherapy" (often unknown) determines insecurity while the term "interventional radiotherapy" reassures. Ninety percent of patients preferred to perform the external genital depilation at home and 80% of them would like the bladder catheter to be placed immediately before the procedure. MTG and ET defined nine "HAPPY recommendations". The MT approved the protocol without changes. Conclusions The aim of the present paper was to produce a protocol consisting in intervention that could improve the internal serendipity and emotional state of patients who underwent HDR-IRT.
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Lambourne T, Minard LV, Deal H, Pitman J, Rolle M, Saulnier D, Houlihan J. Optimizing Patient Education of Oncology Medications: A Patient Perspective. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2019; 34:1024-1030. [PMID: 30074227 PMCID: PMC6785581 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-018-1406-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The medication information needs of patients with cancer have been primarily studied using quantitative methods and little qualitative research on this topic exists. The purpose of this study was to explore patients' perspectives of optimal oncology medication education provided to patients at the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA). Adult (≥ 18 years) outpatients in medical, gynecological and hematology oncology at NSHA were invited to participate in focus groups, which were audio-recorded, transcribed and analyzed thematically. Three focus groups, including 21 outpatients, were conducted. Four major themes were identified: (1) preparing for what lies ahead consisted of: readiness to receive information, anxiety over the unknown, setting expectations and patients supporting one another; (2) bridging the information gaps was made up of gap in provision of patient education, gap in continuity of patient education, and gap in trustworthy information; (3) understanding the education needs of the patients was comprised of sources of information, education timing and setting, prioritizing information needs, and individuality; and (4) experience within the health care system encompassed: interactions with health care professionals, willingness to ask questions, patient satisfaction, and financial implications. This study identified previously unknown patient education needs and also supported ideas reported in the literature. This data will guide the strategies that will be used to optimize the delivery of oncology medication education at our facility and other health care institutions.
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- T Lambourne
- Department of Pharmacy, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax Infirmary Site, 1796 Summer St., Halifax, N.S., B3H 3A7, Canada.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Victoria General Site, 1276 South Park St., Halifax, N.S., B3H 2Y9, Canada
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, 5968 College Street, PO Box 15000, Halifax, N.S., B3H 4R2, Canada
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, 5968 College Street, PO Box 15000, Halifax, N.S., B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Victoria General Site, 1276 South Park St., Halifax, N.S., B3H 2Y9, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Victoria General Site, 1276 South Park St., Halifax, N.S., B3H 2Y9, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Victoria General Site, 1276 South Park St., Halifax, N.S., B3H 2Y9, Canada
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Alarcon-Ruiz CA, Heredia P, Taype-Rondan A. Association of waiting and consultation time with patient satisfaction: secondary-data analysis of a national survey in Peruvian ambulatory care facilities. BMC Health Serv Res 2019; 19:439. [PMID: 31262280 PMCID: PMC6604432 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4288-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 06/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Research suggested that waiting time and consultation time are associated with overall patient satisfaction concerning health services. However, there is a lack of information regarding this subject in Latin American countries, where particular aspects of health systems and population characteristics could modify this association. Our aim was to evaluate the association of waiting time and consultation time with patient satisfaction, in Peruvian ambulatory care facilities and propose a cut-off points of waiting and consultation time based on patient satisfaction. Methods Cross-sectional secondary data analysis of the National Survey on User Satisfaction of Health Services (ENSUSALUD-2015), a national-wide survey with a probabilistic sample of 181 Peruvian ambulatory care facilities. Patient satisfaction, waiting time, consultation time, and sociodemographic variables were collected from the ENSUSALUD-2015. All variables were collected by survey directly to patients, from the selected ambulatory care facilities, after their consultation. Complex survey sampling was considered for data analysis. In the association analysis, we grouped the waiting time and consultation time variables, every 10 min, because for it is more relevant and helpful in the statistical and practical interpretation of the results, instead of the every-minute unit. Results The survey was performed in 13,360 participants. Response rate were 99.8 to 100% in the main variables. Waiting time (for every 10 min) was inversely associated with patient satisfaction (aOR: 0.98, 95% CI: 0.97–0.99), although the aOR was lower among those who reported a waiting time ≤ 90 min (aOR: 0.92, 95% CI: 0.89–0.96). Consultation time (for every 10 min) was directly associated with patient satisfaction (aOR: 1.59, 95% CI: 1.26–2.01), although the aOR was higher among those who reported a consultation time ≤ 15 min (aOR: 2.31, 95% CI: 1.66–3.21). Conclusion In Peruvian ambulatory care facilities, both waiting time and consultation time showed an association with overall patient satisfaction, which was stronger in the first 90 min of waiting time and in the first 15 min of consultation time. This should be taken into consideration when designing interventions to improve waiting times and consultation times in ambulatory care facilities from Peru or from similar contexts.
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- Christoper A Alarcon-Ruiz
- Unidad de Investigación para la Generación y Síntesis de Evidencias en Salud, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Ricardo Palma, Lima, Peru
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- Unidad de Investigación para la Generación y Síntesis de Evidencias en Salud, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru
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Kaupp K, Scott S, Minard LV, Lambourne T. Optimizing patient education of oncology medications: A quantitative analysis of the patient perspective. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2019; 25:1445-1455. [PMID: 30997869 DOI: 10.1177/1078155219843675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND With the ever-increasing complexity of cancer treatments, oncology medication patient education is becoming a progressively important component of cancer care. Despite this, cancer patients frequently report that they receive inadequate information and feel that their education needs have not been met. OBJECTIVE To explore patients' perspectives of optimal oncology medication education across Nova Scotia. METHODS This was a descriptive survey of adult medical, hematological and gynaecological oncology outpatients receiving intravenous chemotherapy within the Nova Scotia Health Authority between January 26 and April 30, 2018. RESULTS One hundred forty-two responses were included; 41% and 47% of respondents reported being satisfied or very satisfied with their oncology medication education, respectively; 30% and 43% of respondents would like the opportunity to receive education or follow-up from a hospital pharmacist, respectively. Respondents with post-secondary education were found to have 2.82 higher odds of wanting to make an appointment for education with a hospital pharmacist. CONCLUSIONS Patients were generally satisfied with their oncology medication education despite the majority not receiving education from a hospital pharmacist. Patients with a higher level of formal education were more likely to want the opportunity to schedule an appointment for education with and/or receive follow-up from a hospital pharmacist. The oncology medication education participants received in the past appeared to align with their education preferences. Findings from this research can be used to optimize the limited time healthcare professionals have to provide meaningful and effective oncology medication patient education and improve patient-centered care.
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- Kristin Kaupp
- 1 Department of Pharmacy, Nova Scotia Health Authority (Central Zone), QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- 1 Department of Pharmacy, Nova Scotia Health Authority (Central Zone), QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- 1 Department of Pharmacy, Nova Scotia Health Authority (Central Zone), QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- 2 Department of Pharmacy, Nova Scotia Health Authority (Northern Zone), Aberdeen Regional Hospital, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
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McKinley SK, Wojcik BM, Kochis M, Mansur A, Jones CB, Petrusa E, Mullen J, Traeger L, Phitayakorn R. A Pilot Study of Inpatient Satisfaction Rating of Surgical Resident Care. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2018; 75:e192-e203. [PMID: 30195665 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2018.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2018] [Revised: 07/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/07/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe inpatient satisfaction with surgical resident care given the increasing importance of patient satisfaction as a quality metric. DESIGN Surgical inpatients were invited to complete a survey that addressed their satisfaction with and attitudes regarding surgical resident care. The survey was based on the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Surgical Care Survey (S-CAHPS). Patients were required to positively identify photos of resident physicians prior to providing ratings. Adapted S-CAHPS items were scored using the "top-box" method. SETTING Massachusetts General Hospital, a tertiary academic center. PARTICIPANTS General surgery inpatients recovering from elective, major abdominal surgery were recruited on postoperative days 2 to 4. RESULTS Ninety-one percent of approached patients participated (102/112, mean age = 62.9, 51.6% male). Patients positively identified both seniors and interns 88% of the time. Thirteen seniors and 19 interns were rated, with 1 to 14 evaluations per trainee. Overall quality of care ratings for seniors and interns were 9.35 and 9.09, respectively (0-10 scale, 10 = "best possible care"). Sixty-three percent of senior resident evaluations and 60% of intern evaluations received a score of 10. The proportion of residents receiving top-box scores ranged from 59.5% to 97.7% depending on the item. Forty percent of senior resident and 38% of intern evaluations received top-box scores for all 8 items. Over 96% of patients reported strong or moderate agreement with the statements "I feel it is important to help in the education of future surgeons." CONCLUSIONS Surgical inpatients willingly completed ratings about their surgery residents, typically can recognize their resident physicians, and rate quality of care highly. Despite many high ratings, there is room for improvement in some S-CAHPS domains. These results indicate patients are a valuable source of feedback regarding a resident's progress in several core competencies such as interpersonal skills, communication, professionalism, and patient care.
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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The Importance of Patient Satisfaction: A Blessing, a Curse, or Simply Irrelevant? Plast Reconstr Surg 2017; 139:257-261. [PMID: 28027265 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000002848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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New regulations require that physician performance must be evaluated and graded in both objective and subjective ways. This represents a novel factor in American health care delivery driven by the reality that the United States spends more than any other nation on health care yet still lags behind in key outcome measures. Patient satisfaction has been established as a core component of physician rankings and reimbursement. In fact, it already has acted as both a powerful motivator and stressor. Patient feedback has driven hospital administrators' agendas to improve facilities and provide relative luxuries to inpatients, and individual providers have been tempted to ignore sound medical judgment by relenting to patient requests to increase their satisfaction scores. Unfortunately, there is little high-level evidence to support that patient satisfaction will improve medical outcomes, and there are plenty of contradictory data in smaller studies. Part of the difficulty of these studies may lie in the diversity of patient expectations, which are dependent on the disease process and the inherently subjective and labile nature of people's responses. Reliable tools are needed that will take into account what constitutes a superior quality of patient care in a more systematic, meaningful, and validated way.
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Parpa E, Galanopoulou N, Tsilika E, Galanos A, Mystakidou K. Psychometric Properties of the Patients' Satisfaction Instrument FAMCARE-P13 in a Palliative Care Unit. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2016; 34:597-602. [PMID: 27103067 DOI: 10.1177/1049909116645511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the psychometric properties of the Greek 13-item measure of patients' satisfaction (FAMCARE-P13) in palliative care setting. METHODS A hundred patients completed the FAMCARE-P13. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) have been conducted. Two factors' solution was revealed from CFA. The questionnaire was administered to an initial validation sample and then for test-retest in a sample of 40 patients 3 days later. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale measuring global self-esteem has been also used as a gold standard for construct validity. Subscale and known groups validity have also been tested for FAMCARE-P13s' validity. RESULTS A reduced 13-item version of our measure (FAMCARE-P13) possessed 2-factor structure with high reliability. Patient satisfaction was correlated with physical distress, communication and relationship with health-care providers, and caregiver satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS We recommend the use of the Greek FAMCARE-P13 to assess care satisfaction of patients with advanced-stage cancer.
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- Efi Parpa
- 1 Pain Relief and Palliative Care Unit, Department of Radiology, Areteion Hospital, School of Medicine, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 1 Pain Relief and Palliative Care Unit, Department of Radiology, Areteion Hospital, School of Medicine, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 1 Pain Relief and Palliative Care Unit, Department of Radiology, Areteion Hospital, School of Medicine, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 1 Pain Relief and Palliative Care Unit, Department of Radiology, Areteion Hospital, School of Medicine, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Crespo A, Tyszka M. Evaluating the patient-perceived impact of clinical pharmacy services and proactive follow-up care in an ambulatory chemotherapy unit. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2016; 23:243-248. [DOI: 10.1177/1078155216634180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose To evaluate the patient-perceived impact of delivery of clinical pharmacy services, including a proactive follow-up program, on patient understanding, satisfaction, and toxicity management. Methods Patients who had received clinical pharmacy services at their initial chemotherapy treatment were identified and asked to complete a 20-point survey at the second or subsequent treatment. The services that the survey evaluated consist of face-to-face education during the first treatment and proactive telephone follow-up 3 to 7 days later. Results A total of 107 of the 112 respondents (95.5%) indicated that the time with the pharmacist at the first treatment was worthwhile and 92.6% of respondents reported that the interaction with the pharmacist increased their understanding of the medication regimen. Of the 113 respondents, the majority was either “Very Satisfied” or “Satisfied” with the time the pharmacist spent with them (94.7%), and the pharmacist’s ability to answer their questions (92.9%). In addition, survey results indicate that the clinical pharmacy input provided in the pharmacist call-back program is valuable, with 92.6% of the 82 respondents indicating that this service is worthwhile, and 91.4% of 93 respondents stating that the pharmacist input helped them to manage side-effects at home. Conclusions Survey results indicate that patients value clinical pharmacy services in the ambulatory oncology chemotherapy setting. These services contribute to improve patient understanding of the medication regimen, a high level of patient satisfaction, and self-management of treatment-related toxicities. These results support the provision of clinical pharmacy services and proactive follow-up programs in ambulatory chemotherapy units.
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- Andrea Crespo
- The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada
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Gaertner K, Müllner M, Friehs H, Schuster E, Marosi C, Muchitsch I, Frass M, Kaye AD. Additive homeopathy in cancer patients: Retrospective survival data from a homeopathic outpatient unit at the Medical University of Vienna. Complement Ther Med 2014; 22:320-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2013.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2013] [Revised: 12/23/2013] [Accepted: 12/29/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Gupta D, Rodeghier M, Lis CG. Patient satisfaction with service quality as a predictor of survival outcomes in breast cancer. Support Care Cancer 2013; 22:129-34. [PMID: 24013568 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-013-1956-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2012] [Accepted: 08/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Despite the recognized relevance of symptom burden in breast cancer, there has been limited exploration of whether an individual patient's assessment of the overall quality of care received might influence outcome. We therefore evaluated the relationship between patient-reported satisfaction with service quality and survival in breast cancer. METHODS A random sample of 1,521 breast cancer patients treated at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. A questionnaire which covered several dimensions of patient satisfaction was administered. Items were measured on a seven-point Likert scale ranging from "completely dissatisfied" to "completely satisfied". Univariate and multivariate Cox regression was used to evaluate the association between patient satisfaction and survival. RESULTS Of 1,521 patients, 836 were newly diagnosed, and 685 had previously been treated. A number of 409, 611, 323, and 178 patients had stage I, II, III, and IV disease, respectively. A total of 1,106 (72.7 %) patients were completely satisfied with the overall service quality, while 415 (27.3 %) were not. On univariate analysis, completely satisfied patients had a significantly lower risk of mortality compared to those not completely satisfied (HR = 0.62; 95 % CI 0.50-0.76; p < 0.001). On multivariate analysis, completely satisfied patients demonstrated significantly lower mortality (HR = 0.71; 95 % CI 0.57-0.87; p = 0.001) compared to those not completely satisfied. CONCLUSIONS Patient satisfaction with service quality was an independent predictor of survival in breast cancer. Further exploration of a possible meaningful relationship between patient satisfaction with the care they receive and outcomes in breast cancer is indicated.
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- Digant Gupta
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America®, 1336 Basswood Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, USA,
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