Association between patient characteristics and dissatisfaction after cranial neurosurgery: A prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Patient satisfaction is an indicator of the quality of healthcare. It can improve treatment adherence and health outcomes. This study aimed to determine the incidence, predictive factors, and impact of post-operative patient dissatisfaction with perioperative care after cranial neurosurgery.

Materials and methods

This was a prospective observational study conducted in a tertiary care academic university hospital. Adult patients undergoing cranial neurosurgery were assessed for satisfaction 24 h after surgery using a five-point scale. The data regarding patient characteristics that may predict dissatisfaction after surgery were collected along with ambulation time and hospital stay. Shapiro-Wilk test was used to assess normality of data. Univariate analysis was per

SUBMITTER: Wadhwa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10174114 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature