Comparison of services of public, private and foreign hospitals from the perspective of Bangladeshi patients.
J Health Popul Nutr
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2007 Jun; 25(2): 221-30
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-571
ABSTRACT
Despite recent developments in the Bangladesh healthcare sector, there is still great concern about the quality of healthcare services in the country. This study compared the quality of healthcare services by different types of institutions, i.e. public and private hospitals, from the perspective of Bangladeshi patients to identify the relevant areas for development. A survey was conducted among Bangladeshi citizens who were in-patients in public or private hospitals in Dhaka city or in hospitals abroad within the last one year. About 400 exit-interviews were conducted using a structured questionnaire that addressed the probable factors of the quality of healthcare services in 5-point interval scales. The results gave an overview of the perspectives of Bangladeshi patients on the quality of service in three types of hospitals. The quality of service in private hospitals scored higher than that in public hospitals for nursing care, tangible hospital matters, i.e. cleanliness, supply of utilities, and availability of drugs. The overall quality of service was better in the foreign hospitals compared to that in the private hospitals in Bangladesh in all factors, even the 'perceived cost' factor. This paper provides insights into the specific factors of the quality of hospital services that need to be addressed to meet the needs of Bangladeshi patients.
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Assunto principal:
Qualidade da Assistência à Saúde
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Bangladesh
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Humanos
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Saúde Pública
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Análise Fatorial
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Hospitais Privados
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Satisfação do Paciente
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Custos de Cuidados de Saúde
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Pesquisas sobre Atenção à Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
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Pesquisa qualitativa
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J Health Popul Nutr
Assunto da revista:
Gastroenterology
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Nutritional Sciences
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Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
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