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BackgroundCare pathways are essential to ensure continuity, quality, efficient use of resources and positive patient outcomes. Although patient satisfaction is widely considered a major indicator of care quality, it remains largely unexamined in the context of care pathway implementation. The aim of this study was to assess patient satisfaction during implementation of a care pathway for recurrent surgeries.MethodA newly designed questionnaire was utilized to examine patient satisfaction among adult patients hospitalized for visceral surgery at the University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV). Analysis was conducted through nine care pathways frequently performed in visceral surgeries.ResultsOf the 280 patients surveyed, 258/280 (92%) of patients were satisfied with information received, 255/280 (91%) with the safety and 210/280 (75%) with their involvement in decision-making and care.ConclusionPatient satisfaction ratings of the care received during the care pathway were high. Complete and personalized information seems to be the key element for patients’ sense of safety and involvement in decision making and care.
International Journal of Care Coordination – SAGE
Published: Dec 1, 2015
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