KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science
Vol 5 No 9 (2026): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science

Inpatient Service Quality and Intention to Recommend: The Mediating Roles of Satisfaction and Loyalty at PKU Muhammadiyah Delanggu General Hospital

Fery Ardi Kurniawan (Master of Hospital Administration Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia)
Burhannudin Ichsan (Master of Hospital Administration Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia)
Muzakar Isa (3 Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jun 2026

Abstract

Introduction: Patient-centered service quality influences patient satisfaction, loyalty, and intention to recommend. Objective: This study examined the effect of inpatient service quality on intention to recommend, with patient satisfaction and loyalty as mediators at RSU PKU Muhammadiyah Delanggu. Method: This quantitative study used an explanatory cross-sectional design conducted at RSU PKU Muhammadiyah Delanggu from March to April 2026. A total of 275 adult non-intensive inpatient respondents were selected using consecutive sampling. Data analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares. Result and Discussion: Inpatient service quality significantly affected patient satisfaction (β = 0.798; p < 0.001) and intention to recommend (β = 0.316; p < 0.001), but not patient loyalty (β = 0.059; p = 0.392). Patient satisfaction significantly influenced patient loyalty (β = 0.687; p < 0.001), while patient loyalty significantly influenced intention to recommend (β = 0.588; p < 0.001). Service quality also had significant indirect effects on patient loyalty through satisfaction (β = 0.548; p < 0.001) and on intention to recommend through satisfaction and loyalty (β = 0.357; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Inpatient service quality significantly affects patient satisfaction and intention to recommend, while patient satisfaction and loyalty mediate the relationship between service quality and recommendation intention

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kesans

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Chemistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Physics Public Health

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KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science provides a means for ongoing discussion of the relevant issues that fall within the focus and scope of the journal that can be examined empirically. This journal publishes research articles in the medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, ...