Patient engagement in radiation oncology: a large retrospective study of survey response dynamics.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Patient satisfaction surveys are pivotal in evaluating healthcare quality and enhancing patient care. Understanding the factors influencing patient engagement with these surveys in radiation oncology can guide improvements in patient-centered care.

Methods

This retrospective study analyzed data from radiation oncology patients at a large multi-site single-institution center from May 2021 to January 2024. We assessed the influence of demographic, clinical, and socioeconomic factors on the likelihood of survey participation using univariate (UVA) and multivariable (MVA) logistic regression analyses. Factors included age, gender, race, socioeconomic status (SES) via Area Deprivation Index (ADI), language, marital status, smoking, employment, insurance type, mental healt

SUBMITTER: Loving BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11782270 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature