Journal of Ekonomics, Finance, and Management Studies
Vol. 7 No. 8 (2026): El-Mal: Jurnal Kajian Ekonomi & Bisnis Islam

Patient Loyalty is Assessed from Service Response Time, Officer Competence, Health Facilities and Complaint Handling

Rahardi Rahardi (Management Faculty, Postgraduate Program, Batik Islamic University, Surakarta)
Istiatin Istiatin (Management Faculty, Postgraduate Program, Batik Islamic University, Surakarta)
Yunia Wahdiati (Management Faculty, Postgraduate Program, Batik Islamic University, Surakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study to analyze the response time of staff competence, healthcare facilities and complaint handling in relation to patient loyalty at the Tawangsari Community Health Center in Sukoharjo Regency, both simultaneously and individually. This research method employs quantitative approach with a descriptive research design. The study population consists of outpatients at the Tawangsari Community Health Center in Sukoharjo Regency, with a sampling technique using the census method, resulting in a sample size of 120 patients. Data collection was carried out via a questionnaire. The data analysis techniques used included multiple linear regression, the F – test , t -test and the coefficient of determination. The research findings indicate that, both individually and collectively, the variables of service response time, staff competence, healthcare facilities and complaint handling have a significant impact on patient loyalty at the Puskesmas Tawangsari in Sukoharjo Regency. Therefore, it is recommended that the Puskesmas management improve service response times through innovation, enhance staff competence through training, maintain the quality of healthcare facilities, and ensure a more responsive and targeted complaint handling process, increasing patient loyalty.  

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Journal Info

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elmal

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Subject

Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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El-Mal: Jurnal Kajian Ekonomi & Bisnis Islam mempublikasi hasil riset dan kajian terkini bidang ekonomi, keuangan, manajemen dan bisnis Islam. Mulai 2011, jurnal ini terbit tiga kali setahun setiap Maret, Juli dan November. Jurnal ini dikelola oleh Pusat Riset dan Kajian Strategis (PRKS) Masyarakat ...