Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy
Vol. 4 No. 1: MARCH 2024

Dental Service Quality and Patient Satisfaction: Insights From Anutapura General Hospital, Palu City

Sudirman, Sudirman (Unknown)
Herlina Yusuf (Unknown)
Nurhidayati, Nurhidayati (Unknown)
Maya Ariandini (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Mar 2024

Abstract

Introduction: In line with Indonesia's healthcare development, this study investigates the impact of service quality dimensions on patient satisfaction in dental clinics at Anutapura General Hospital, Palu City. Emphasizing health as a fundamental human right, the research aligns with national objectives for comprehensive healthcare efforts. Method: Employing quantitative methods, data from 97 patients was collected through convenience sampling, focusing on dimensions including physical evidence, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. Result: Analysis revealed significant correlations between these dimensions and patient satisfaction. Notably, patients perceiving good physical evidence and reliability reported higher satisfaction levels. However, responsiveness showed a positive trend without statistical significance. Assurance and empathy emerged as crucial determinants, significantly influencing patient satisfaction. These findings emphasize the importance of infrastructure investment, staff training, and patient-centered care approaches in enhancing service quality. Conclussion: The study underscores the need for continuous quality improvement efforts to achieve better healthcare outcomes in dental care settings. Prioritizing patient perspectives, fostering trust and empathy in patient-provider relationships, and sustaining quality enhancement initiatives are vital for advancing healthcare quality and patient satisfaction in Indonesia's evolving healthcare landscape.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jphp

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Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy is an national, peer-reviewed journal. It publishes original papers, reviews and short reports on all aspects of the science, philosophy, and practice of public health. It is aimed at all public health practitioners and researchers and those who manage and ...