scholarly journals Apply the SERVQUAL Instrument to Measure Service Quality for the Adaptation of ICT Technologies: A Case Study of Nursing Homes in Taiwan

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao-Hua Ko ◽  
Chin-Mei Chou
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Current Resource ◽  
Health Service Quality ◽  
Implementation Analysis

The adoption of information and communication technology by elderly care organizations is an inevitable trend. Most empirical studies on e-Health service quality have focused predominantly on the general population rather than on the elderly. Thus, the generalizations are rather problematic. In addition, in the planning stage, pre-implementation analysis is considered critical but seldom performed. In this research, an instrument to evaluate the e-Health service quality in nursing homes was developed based on the SERVQUAL model. Furthermore, a pre-implementation analysis combining the SERVQUAL questionnaire and importance performance analysis was performed. Dissatisfactory factors were identified as follows. Regarding the physical environment quality, the residents expressed that the nursing homes did not provide well-maintained rooms and that the temperature in the rooms was unsuitable. Regarding the outcome quality, the elderly residents replied that the medical treatments and doctor visits were not well scheduled. Regarding the interaction quality, the residents indicated that the staff did not solve their problems sincerely or clearly understand their needs. Health care informatics (HCI) such as an electronic shift system (ESS) and electronic health records (EHR) are proposed to eliminate these problems. Given current resource limitations, our instrument and methodology proposed in this research could be extremely meaningful in practical application.

PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN BPJS KESEHATAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PENGGUNA PERSPEKTIF DOKTER RUMAH SAKIT HERMINA BOGOR

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Baby Silvia Putri ◽  
Lindawati Kartika
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
National Health Insurance Program ◽  
Insurance Program ◽  
Health Insurance Program ◽  
Health Service Quality

The study aimed to analyze the perceptions of the doctors of Hermina Hospital Bogor on BPJS health service quality and satisfaction level of the national health insurance program and to analyze the effects of service quality on the doctors’ satisfaction. Questionnaires were utilized to obtain the primary data, while literature reviews were conducted to obtain the secondary data. The data were analyzed by using descriptive analysis and multiple regression analysis. The results of this research, in reference to the descriptive analysis of the perceptions of the doctors in Hermina Hospital Bogor on satisfaction and quality service of the National Health Insurance program, indicated that the program is considered unsuitable in its implementation. The results of multiple regression showed that the variables of BPJS service quality have influences on the satisfaction of the doctors of Hermina Hospital Bogor. Keywords: health service quality, satisfaction, hospital

Towards a Customer-Centric Framework for Evaluation of E-Health Service Quality

2018 ◽  
pp. 199-218
Author(s):  
Michael Mutingi
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Healthcare Service ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Customer Experience ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Service Quality Evaluation ◽  
Health Service Quality

As the awareness of the importance of healthcare service quality and pressures from stakeholders continue to grow, healthcare service providers have no option except to develop appropriate service quality evaluation procedures. Patient satisfaction is imperative, and has become a critical issue especially in e-health services. Although healthcare service providers have become aware of the need for improving customer experience through provision of customer-centric services, virtually none of the existing e-health quality evaluation frameworks are grounded on customer-centric metrics. In this chapter, a critical analysis of existing evaluation initiatives is presented from the context of e-health services. Critical areas of e-health service are investigated to determine quality dimensions that influence customer experience. From this analysis, a customer-centric evaluation framework is proposed, comprising four e-health service quality scales. The framework provides a platform for continuous improvement in e-health service.

scholarly journals Patients’ satisfaction of health service quality in public hospitals: A PubHosQual analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 1803-1812 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reham Zuhier Qasim Almomani ◽  
Ruba Risheed Al-Ghdabi ◽  
Khaled Mohammad Banyhamdan
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
Health Service Quality

Predictors of users’ preferences for online health services

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-225
Author(s):  
Shahidul Islam ◽  
Md Rakibul Hoque ◽  
Md Abdullah Al Jamil
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Rational Choice Theory ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health Service Quality

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explain predictors that discriminate users’ preferences for online health services, focusing on a downtown area in a developing country. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on rational choice theory (RCT), the authors test a model that links the frequency of online health service usage to access-activators and access-inhibitors. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and the discriminant analysis model were used to analyze data from a sample of 215 internet users. Findings Results confirm the significance of responsiveness, user’s attitude, accessibility and perceived ease of use, indicating their discriminating role in the usage of online health services. Research limitations/implications The study demonstrates the relevance of RCT in measuring perceived online health service quality in an emerging context. Future research should consider the influence of electronic health (eHealth) literacy, norms and trustworthiness to increase the generalizability of the findings. Practical implications The findings of this study can help enhance the eHealth service quality by encouraging service providers to improve the interactivity and ease of use of their platforms, thus delivering value to both consumers and firms and improving the well-being of the society at large. Originality/value Few existing studies draw attention to access-activators and access-inhibitors to predict users’ preferences for online health services. This study shows the applicability of RCT in preparing the instrumental dimensions of online health service quality.

scholarly journals Mental health service use by the elderly in nursing homes.

1993 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
B J Burns ◽  
H R Wagner ◽  
J E Taube ◽  
J Magaziner ◽  
T Permutt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Use ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Mental Health Service Use ◽  
Health Service Use

Quality of care and patient satisfaction amongst Caucasian and non-Caucasian patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 298-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somayeh Alizadeh ◽  
Meena Chavan ◽  
Hamin Hamin
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Health Care Quality ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health Service Quality ◽  
Caucasian Patients

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the key aspects of service quality within the outpatient context. The secondary aim is to compare views on quality of health service by Caucasian and non-Caucasian patients in Australia. Design/methodology/approach – A mixed-method approach was adopted for this study. Qualitative data were collected from 40 patients to develop a scale for measuring health service quality. Quantitative data were collected using self-administered questionnaires available in English, Arabic, Persian, Chinese and Vietnamese. A total of 447 patients in six outpatient clinics completed the survey and data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling technique. Findings – The qualitative findings determined eight dimensions of quality for outpatient care as follows: doctor professionalism; doctor empathy; doctor expertise; treatment outcome; staff concern; timeliness; tangibles; and operation. The quantitative findings indicated that factors related to technical aspect of care, including doctor expertise and treatment outcome were assumed the strongest predictors of overall health care quality in both Caucasian and non-Caucasian groups. Furthermore, no significant discrepancy was found between these two groups’ ratings of overall service quality and satisfaction with care. Originality/value – The study captured ethnically diverse patients’ perspectives on health service quality and highlighted the significance of technical quality, which is generally neglected in service quality measures.

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