Purpose: In the era of value-based healthcare, one strives for the most optimal outcomes
and experiences from the perspective of the patient. So, patient experiences have become a …

Background: Practitioners who deliver enhanced empathy may improve patient satisfaction
with care. Patient satisfaction is associated with positive patient outcomes ranging from …

The aim of the study was to analyse and evaluate the determinants influencing the overall
satisfaction of patients with inpatient healthcare in the conditions of the Czech Republic. A …

Background Research suggested that waiting time and consultation time are associated with
overall patient satisfaction concerning health services. However, there is a lack of …

Patients are increasingly being asked for feedback about their healthcare experiences.
However, healthcare staff often find it difficult to act on this feedback in order to make …

Background Due to reimbursement tied in part to patients' perception of their care, hospitals
continue to stress obtaining patient feedback and understanding it to plan interventions to …

Abstract Background In December 2017, Law 219/2017,'Provisions for informed consent
and advance directives', was approved in Italy. The law is the culmination of a year-long …

Introduction Poor sleep is a pervasive problem for hospitalized patients and can contribute
to adverse health outcomes. Methods We aimed to improve self-reported sleep for patients …

Background Understanding the most common and costly conditions treated by inpatient
general medical services is important for implementing quality improvement, developing …

Importance Communication with caregivers is often not established or standardized during
hospitalization. The Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act is a state-level policy …