Table 4 Studies findings on factors influencing patient satisfaction: patient’s reported symptoms
From: Primer on adult patient satisfaction in perioperative settings
Author (year) | Number of participants | Study design | Questionnaire | Main factors influencing patient satisfaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lemos et al. (Lemos et al., 2009) (2009) | 251 | Cross-sectional | Questions on logistics, and those relating to surgery | Post-operative infection and/or inflammation, pain, and surgical outcome |
Capuzzo et al. (Capuzzo et al., 2005) (2005) | 219 | Cross-sectional | 23-item instrument on patient satisfaction | Pain at site of surgery, nausea, and vomiting |
Jamison et al. (Jamison et al., 1997) (1997) | 119 | Cross-sectional | 13-item measure on patient satisfaction | Post-operative pain, perception of physician and nurses concern about patient’s level of pain |
Lehmann et al. (Lehmann et al., 2010) (2010) | 12,276 | Cross-sectional | Questions on perioperative minor adverse | Minor adverse events including nausea, vomiting, sore throat, hoarseness |
Myles et al. (Myles et al., 2000) (2000) | 10,811 | Cross-sectional | Questions on postoperative outcomes | Postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting, and other complications |
Bain et al. (Bain et al., 1999) (1999) | 3408 | Cross-sectional | Questions on information, outcomes, timing, and support services | Post-operative pain |