Effects of Emergency Department Structure on Quality of Care in Taif Hospital
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: In order to determine the level of care that is offered to patients, the structure of an emergency department (ED) is an extremely important factor to consider. According to the findings of this study, the organization of the emergency department at Taif Hospital has an effect on patient happiness, service efficiency, and the effectiveness of treatment. One hundred twenty patients participated in a survey that was designed to be cross-sectional. The data was collected through the use of structured questionnaires, and it was used to evaluate the patients' experiences with wait times, staff responsiveness, communication, facility conditions, and overall satisfaction. Despite the fact that the ED maintained a high level of professionalism and cleanliness, the results show that patient experiences were significantly impacted by issues such as lengthy wait times, insufficient personnel, and inconsistent communication. After doing statistical analysis, it was shown that there were significant relationships between the availability of staff, the promptness of medical attention, and overall satisfaction (p < 0.051). Even though 56.7% of patients reported being satisfied with the overall experience, there is a need for structural adjustments because there are concerns regarding organizational efficiency, the availability of enough medical resources, and patient participation. For the purpose of boosting the delivery of emergency treatment, the study suggests increasing the number of staff members, optimizing workflow processes, and investing in medical equipment that has been significantly updated. In order to improve emergency department services and the results for patients, hospital administrators and policymakers can benefit greatly from the insights provided by these research.
DOI: 10.53555/9nb6nw12
Authors: Tahani Saddeek, Khalid Alkhaldi, Masoud Al- Swat, Yasir Alqurashii, Matla Alotaibi, AHMED ALNEFAIE, Sahal Aljuaid, Bassam Alobaidi, Ahmed Alharthi, Abdullah ALwagdani, Saleh Alghamdi, Layla Alshammeri, Faris Almalki, Barakah ALNofish, Faleh Alshammari, Ahmed Almughais, Ashraf Baboor, Abdul Hadi Al- Rashidi, Mhareb Aljuaid
Language: English
Subfield: Emergency Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409465819