Journal of Hospital Management and Services
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): May

The The Relationship Between Nurses' Response Time and Patient Satisfaction in the Emergency Department of a Private Hospital in Surabaya, Indonesia

Widayani Yuliana (Stikes Katolik St. Vincentius A Paulo Surabaya)
Siti Zulichah (STIKES Katolik St. Vincentius a Paulo Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

A fast response time in providing care will improve patient satisfaction levels. However, overcrowding in the Emergency Department (ED) often prevents nurses from delivering optimal care, resulting in 60% of patients reporting dissatisfaction and only 40% expressing satisfaction. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between nurses’ response time and patient satisfaction levels in the Emergency Department. This study employed a correlational analytic design with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of hospitalized yellow-triage patients admitted through the Emergency Department of a private hospital. A total of 78 respondents were selected using a consecutive sampling technique.The results showed that 78% of respondents received rapid response-time services, while 81% reported being very satisfied with the nursing care provided. Statistical analysis using the Spearman Rank test demonstrated a significant relationship between nurses’ response time and patient satisfaction (p = 0.002 < α = 0.05), with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.345, indicating a weak positive correlation. This finding suggests that faster nurse response times are associated with higher patient satisfaction levels. A fast response time plays an important role in determining patient satisfaction. Therefore, it is necessary to improve nurses’ skills, attitudes, and knowledge through continuous training programs to enhance the quality of emergency care services and ensure timely and accurate patient management in the Emergency Department.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JHMS

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Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Health Professions Nursing Public Health

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Journal Of Hospital Management and Services is an open access journal (e-journal) which publishes scientific works for hospital administration or management. JHMS welcomes and invites original and relevant research articles in hospital administration or management, as well as literature study and ...