Improving Communication with Patients to Improve Patient Satisfaction
Author | : Esiah K. Allen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019 |
ISBN-13 | : OCLC:1350930114 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Improving Communication with Patients to Improve Patient Satisfaction written by Esiah K. Allen and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This evidenced-based practice (EBP) change project was an effective initiative resulting in positive change within the outpatient mental health clinic. The outcome findings were determined by a comparative data analysis of pre- and post-education knowledge questionnaire mean scores, as well as the mean scores of the pre- and post-implementation patient satisfaction survey results. The benchmark of a 20% increase in staff knowledge of effective communication skills and patients' satisfaction in specific areas of the project outcomes. Ultimately, investing in a communication education training intervention can translate into organizational policy change, improved population health, improved technological strategies, reduced healthcare costs, increased revenue within the organization, and improved healthcare delivery. Key words: patient satisfaction, improve, communication, interventions, outpatient, mental health, clinic, training, and education. " -- Abstract