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A study of inpatient satisfaction levels at general hospitals

일 지역 상급종합병원 입원환자의 만족도 연구

  • Jung, Sang-Jin (Department of Health Administration, Gwangju Health College University)
  • 정상진 (광주보건대학교 보건행정과)
  • Received : 2012.03.28
  • Accepted : 2012.07.12
  • Published : 2012.07.31
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Abstract

This study provides fundamental data in order to obtain improved medical services and competitiveness by analyzing the satisfaction level of patients receiving inpatient services at general hospitals. Data from self-administered surveys distributed to inpatient subjects at local general hospitals was collected from 09/19/2011 to 09/30/2011. Firstly, the results of 320 surveys show that the average level of satisfaction from inpatient services was 3.25 (maximum 4.0). Secondly, the results from general characteristics and satisfaction from medical care provider services showed that there is a statistical significance regarding medical treatment, health condition, the number of times admitted to the hospital, and hospital environment including hospital admittance/release proceeders. Also the satisfaction with other services is statistically significant with regards to age, medical treatment, health condition, and the number of times admitted to the hospital. Thirdly, there is a statistically significant positive correlation between inpatient services and levels of satisfaction. Finally, from the analysis of factors influencing inpatient satisfaction showed that physician services and other services significantly affect satisfaction. In conclusion, in order to increase inpatient levels of satisfaction the workforce involved medical treatment of patients need to be retained and a variety of programs need to be in operation that will satisfy patients while they stay in the hospital. Further research is expected.

본 연구는 병원에서 제공하는 입원 서비스에 대한 입원환자 만족도를 분석하여 보다 나은 의료서비스를 제공하는데 활용하고, 의료서비스를 향상시켜 타 병원과의 경쟁에서 우위에 설 수 있도록 기초자료를 제공하고자 본 연구를 시도하였다. G시에 소재한 지방 상급종합병원의 입원환자를 대상으로 2011년 9월19일부터 9월 30일까지 설문조사를 실시하여 320부를 최종 분석한 결과, 첫째, 입원환자 서비스 만족도는 총 4점 만점에 평균 3.25점이였고, 둘째, 일반적 특성과 의료인서비스 만족도 결과는 진료과, 건강상태, 입원횟수에서, 병원 환경. 입 퇴원 절차 및 기타서비스 만족도에서는 연령, 진료과, 건강상태, 입원횟수에서 통계적으로 유의하였다. 셋째, 입원환자 서비스 만족도간의 상관관계에서는 통계적으로 유의미한 정(+)의 상관관계를 보였고, 넷째, 입원환자 만족도에 미치는 요인을 분석한 결과 의사서비스와 기타서비스가 통계적으로 유의미한 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 결론적으로 입원환자 만족도를 높이기 위해서는 환자와 접촉이 상대적으로 많은 진료과의 인력을 충분히 확보하고 입원기간 동안 환자가 만족 할 수 있는 다양한 프로그램 개발과 운영이 요구되며, 그에 따른 효과를 검증할 수 있는 후속 연구가 필요하다.

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