Does physician uncertainty affect patient satisfaction?

1988 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clifford G. Johnson ◽  
Jeffrey C. Levenkron ◽  
Anthony L. Suchman ◽  
Ralph Manchester
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Physician Uncertainty

A comparison of patient satisfaction among current and former dental school patients

2000 ◽  
Vol 64 (6) ◽  
pp. 409-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
JM Butters ◽  
DO Willis
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Dental School

Improving Communication Skills in Health Care

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-117
Author(s):  
Lynda Katz Wilner ◽  
Marjorie Feinstein-Whittaker
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
International Medical Graduate ◽  
Medical Graduate ◽  
Health Care Environment ◽  
Medical Interpreters ◽  
Accent Modification

Hospital reimbursements are linked to patient satisfaction surveys, which are directly related to interpersonal communication between provider and patient. In today’s health care environment, interactions are challenged by diversity — Limited English proficient (LEP) patients, medical interpreters, International Medical Graduate (IMG) physicians, nurses, and support staff. Accent modification training for health care professionals can improve patient satisfaction and reduce adverse events. Surveys were conducted with medical interpreters and trainers of medical interpreting programs to determine the existence and support for communication skills training, particularly accent modification, for interpreters and non-native English speaking medical professionals. Results of preliminary surveys suggest the need for these comprehensive services. 60.8% believed a heavy accent, poor diction, or a different dialect contributed to medical errors or miscommunication by a moderate to significant degree. Communication programs should also include cultural competency training to optimize patient care outcomes. Examples of strategies for training are included.

Teletinnitus Program at the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Constance Hilory Tomberlin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Gulf Coast ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Veterans Health ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Care System

There are a multitude of reasons that a teletinnitus program can be beneficial, not only to the patients, but also within the hospital and audiology department. The ability to use technology for the purpose of tinnitus management allows for improved appointment access for all patients, especially those who live at a distance, has been shown to be more cost effective when the patients travel is otherwise monetarily compensated, and allows for multiple patient's to be seen in the same time slots, allowing for greater access to the clinic for the patients wishing to be seen in-house. There is also the patient's excitement in being part of a new technology-based program. The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) saw the potential benefits of incorporating a teletinnitus program and began implementation in 2013. There were a few hurdles to work through during the beginning organizational process and the initial execution of the program. Since the establishment of the Teletinnitus program, the GCVHCS has seen an enhancement in patient care, reduction in travel compensation, improvement in clinic utilization, clinic availability, the genuine excitement of the use of a new healthcare media amongst staff and patients, and overall patient satisfaction.

1340: Patient Satisfaction Following Dual Implantation of Inflatable Penile and Artificial Urinary Sphincter Prostheses via Transverse Scrotal Approach

2007 ◽  
Vol 177 (4S) ◽  
pp. 442-442
Author(s):  
William S. Kizer ◽  
John A. Mancini ◽  
LeRoy A. Jones ◽  
Rafael V. Mora ◽  
Allen F. Morey
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Artificial Urinary Sphincter ◽  
Urinary Sphincter

72: Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction of Care Among Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Prospective Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 177 (4S) ◽  
pp. 25-26
Author(s):  
Simon Kim ◽  
Rodney L. Dunn ◽  
Edward J. McGuire ◽  
John O.L. DeLancey ◽  
John T. Wei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
A Prospective Study

127: Telerounding and Patient Satisfaction

2004 ◽  
Vol 171 (4S) ◽  
pp. 33-33
Author(s):  
Albert M. Ong ◽  
Lars M. Ellison ◽  
Sam B. Bhayani ◽  
Peter A. Pinto ◽  
Mohamad E. Allaf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction

Measuring Patient Satisfaction

2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (7) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
JOSEPH S. EASTERN
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction

Measuring Patient Satisfaction

2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (7) ◽  
pp. 84
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction High With Microwave Ablation

2005 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Robert Finn
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Microwave Ablation
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