A Survey Study on Rheumatologist Consultation Time in Korean Hospitals
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
;
: 45-50, 2020.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-786143
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
In Korea, short physician consultation time has been a cause of concern as it compromises the care provided. This study was aimed at finding the actual and optimal consultation time per patient for rheumatology outpatient clinic in Korea.METHODS:
The surveys were prepared based on a study of the literature and consisted of multiple-choice questions as well as additional open questions. Surveys were conducted from November to February, 2018~2019. Rheumatologist members of the Korean College of Rheumatology were invited to complete the web-based survey as well as paper survey.RESULTS:
The mean duration of consultation allocated to a new and an established patient was found to be 12.3 and 4.8 minutes, respectively, which corresponded to only 22%~35.3% of perceived optimal consultation time. On the other hand, the intrusion of physician autonomy for optimal patient care by the hospital executive was manifest such that only 4.7% responded discretion in allocating consultation time for patients and that 61.3% replied that they have been restrained from keeping the adequate outpatient clinic volumes. Sixty six percent of respondents replied that insufficient consultation time affects patient safety including errors in prescription.CONCLUSION:
Rheumatology consultation time is very insufficient compared to optimal situation. A drastic change in health care policy promoting good quality of care, such as appropriate compensation which guarantees sufficient consultation time, as well as strong policy to control excessive profit-driven management policy of the hospitals is urgently needed.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Quality of Health Care
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Rheumatology
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Delivery of Health Care
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Compensation and Redress
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Prescriptions
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Patient Safety
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Ambulatory Care
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Ambulatory Care Facilities
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Patient Care
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
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