Jurnal Kesehatan, Rekam Medis dan Farmasi (JUK-Medifa)
Vol. 4 No. 01 (2026): JUK-Medifa (Jurnal Kesehatan, Rekam Medis dan Farmasi), 2026

Effect of Trust and Satisfaction on Outpatient Loyalty at Sundari Hospital in 2025

Muhammad Adiul Ilham (Hospital Administration Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Medan)
Ribka Panjaitan (Hospital Administration Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Medan)
Julita Arnis (Hospital Administration Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Medan)
Dermawan Syah Putra Gulo (Hospital Administration Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia, Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Jun 2026

Abstract

Service quality is a critical determinant of patient satisfaction and loyalty in healthcare settings, as it reflects the extent to which services meet patient expectations. This study aimed to examine the effects of trust and patient satisfaction on outpatient loyalty at Sundari Hospital in 2025. A quantitative descriptive approach was employed, involving 99 outpatient respondents who completed structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate techniques, with the chi-square test applied to assess the associations between variables. The results indicated that 63.6% of respondents reported high levels of trust, 60.6% reported high satisfaction, and 56.6% demonstrated loyalty toward the hospital. Chi-square analysis revealed that both trust (p = 0.003) and satisfaction (p = 0.012) significantly influenced outpatient loyalty. The findings confirm that enhancing patient trust and satisfaction can strengthen loyalty, which is essential for sustaining patient engagement and promoting repeat visits. These results provide practical insights for healthcare managers seeking to improve service quality and patient-centered strategies, highlighting the importance of fostering trust and satisfaction to achieve better patient retention and long-term institutional performance.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

health

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

UK-Medifa (Jurnal Kesehatan, Rekam Medis dan Farmasi) is a journal covering the fields of health, Medical Records and Pharmacy with Scope: Health: Health Policy and Management, Midwifery, Nursing, Public Health, Critical Care and Intesive Care Medicine, Health Information Technology,Medical ...