International Journal of Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Science and Humanities (IJMESH)
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): July - December Volume

The Association Between e-WOM Dimensions and Patient Loyalty

Irfan Fadillah Ramadhan (Universitas Muhammadiyah Kuningan
Bandung Islamic University)

Naufal Fakhri Nugraha (Universitas Padjadjaran
Universitas Padjadjaran Hospital)

Ratih Tresnati (Bandung Islamic University)
Rachmat Suyanto (Bandung Islamic University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Aug 2026

Abstract

Hospitals are health service institutions that provide comprehensive medical services including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care. In the era of digital communication, electronic word of mouth has become an important factor influencing patients’ perceptions and loyalty toward health services. This study aims to examine the influence of electronic word of mouth dimensions—Concern for Others, Expressing Positive Feelings, and Helping the Company—on patient loyalty at Muhammadiyah Bandung Hospital. This research employed a quantitative approach using a cross-sectional design. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to outpatients at the internal medicine polyclinic. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression. The results indicate that Concern for Others (mean = 3.52), Expressing Positive Feelings (mean = 3.48), Helping the Company (mean = 3.55), and Patient Loyalty (mean = 3.40) are all categorized as high.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijmesh

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Subject

Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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The journal has an international perspective on Management, entrepreneurship, Social Science and Humanities and publishes conceptual papers and empirical studies which bring together issues of interest to academic researchers and educators, policy-makers and practitioners worldwide. The editorial ...