A qualitative study of satisfaction with the Community-based Primary Care Project among primary care patients and its efficacy

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to characterize patients experiences as service recipients, and to examine their satisfaction with the Community-based Primary Care Project and its efficacy. To achieve these aims, qualitative data were collected from 13 patients through a semi-structured in-depth interview. Four trained researchers extracted each theme separately and discussed them, at which point they were subjected to thematic analysis. Patient satisfaction was found to be associated with the doctor-patient relationship, comprehensive chronic disease care, face-to-face education, standardized education material, and computer-based education modules. Education allowed patients to strengthen their knowledge and establish their motivations, which brought about behavioral change and improved health conditions. In addition to these effects, patients also reported improved perceptions of the quality of primary care based on experiences with clinical team coordination. The findings of this study emphasize that community-based primary care services should be considered to be an effective chronic disease management strategy.