Geriatric patients' expectations of their physicians: findings from a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Geriatric health is a neglected and under-explored area internationally and in Pakistan. We aimed to ascertain the expectations of the geriatric patients from their physicians and the factors associated with patient satisfaction in this particular age bracket.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was carried out at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. Data collection was carried out via face-to-face interviews based on structured, pre-tested questionnaires. All consenting individuals aged 65 years or above were recruited into the study. Convenience sampling was used to draw the sample. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 16. Geriatric patient's expectations from physicians were elicited using a set of 11 questions that were graded on a scale of

SUBMITTER: Saleem T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2780408 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature