Patient satisfaction at Specialized Dental Clinics in Recife, Pernambuco State, Brazil

This study evaluated patient satisfaction at four specialized dental clinics in Recife, Pernambuco State, Brazil. Data were collected through a standardized self-applied individual questionnaire with 272 patients, to evaluate user satisfaction with public dental services. The findings indicated a po...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cadernos de saúde pública 2010-05, Vol.26 (5), p.991-1002
Hauptverfasser: Lima, Ana Carolina Silva de, Cabral, Etenildo Dantas, Vasconcelos, Marcia Maria Vendiciano Barbosa
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Zusammenfassung:This study evaluated patient satisfaction at four specialized dental clinics in Recife, Pernambuco State, Brazil. Data were collected through a standardized self-applied individual questionnaire with 272 patients, to evaluate user satisfaction with public dental services. The findings indicated a positive evaluation on most dimensions, except for accessibility. Significant differences were observed between the services on the following dimensions: patient-dentist relationship (p = 0.001); patient-dental assistant relationship (p = 0.007); effectiveness (p = 0.014) accessibility/waiting time (p = 0.018); physical environment/reception room cleanliness (p = 0.004); acceptability (p = 0.029); and effectiveness/tooth appearance (p = 0.029), effectiveness/chewing capacity (p < 0.001). In conclusion, most users were satisfied with the dental care, and satisfaction differed between services.
ISSN:1678-4464
DOI:10.1590/S0102-311X2010000500021