JTH: Journal of Technology and Health
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): July: JTH: Journal of Technology and Health

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WAITING TIMES FOR MEDICATION SERVICES AND SERVICE QUALITY AND OUTPATIENT SATISFACTION AT NENE MALLOMO HOSPITAL SIDENRENG RAPPANG REGENCY

Karmila Kadir (Administrasi Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang)
Pratiwi Ramlan (Administrasi Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang)
Mardhatillah (Administrasi Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang)
Zulkarnain Sulaeman (Administrasi Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2026

Abstract

Pharmaceutical dispensing services serve as an indicator of medical service quality, particularly regarding patient safety and satisfaction. At Nene Mallomo Regional General Hospital (RSUD), there is a discrepancy between the 2024 target of 95% and the actual achievement of 85%, indicating that service quality is currently inadequate. This quality gap has the potential to impact patient satisfaction levels. This study aims to analyze the relationship between medication dispensing waiting times, service quality, and outpatient satisfaction at Nene Mallomo RSUD, Sidenreng Rappang Regency. The study employed an observational analytic design. A sample of 98 respondents was determined using Slovin's formula with a 10% margin of error. Data were collected through surveys and observations, followed by analysis using univariate methods and the bivariate Chi-square test. The results indicate a significant relationship between waiting time and patient satisfaction (p = 0.001) however, no significant relationship was found between service quality and patient satisfaction (p = 0.250). This study provides a valuable basis for hospital management to evaluate and optimize medication dispensing services.

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Journal Info

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jth

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing

Description

The journal publishes writings on: Electrical Engineering such as: Signal Processing, Electronics, Electrical, Telecommunication, Instrumentation & Control, and Computing and Informatics. Automotive Engineering and Automotive Vocational Education such as: Automotive Engines (Petrol, Diesel, ...