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Socioeconomic profile and degree of satisfaction of patients attending Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinics of a University Institution* * Study presented for the Gastroenterology course, as part of the requirements necessary to obtain the Master’s degree in Gastroenterology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, 2017

Perfil socioeconômico e grau de satisfação de pacientes que são atendidos em clínicas externas de gastrenterologia de uma instituição universitária

Perfil socioeconómico y grado de satisfacción de pacientes atendidos en clínicas externas de gastroenterología de un centro universitario

ABSTRACT

Objective:

To evaluate the degree of satisfaction and the socioeconomic profile of patients attending Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinics at a University institution linked to the Brazilian Unified Health System.

Method:

A researcher-administered questionnaire was applied during a structured interview in outpatient clinics.

Results:

Two hundred and forty (240) patients were included in the study (mean age of 53 years, 55% women). About 30% of the patients had incomplete elementary education, 25% had complete secondary education, and 53% were active workers. Approximately 87% attending the outpatient clinics were from the B2, C1 and C2 socioeconomic classes with an estimated family income of USD$275.00 to USD$825.00/month. Ninety-two percent (92%) of patients were satisfied with the care received; the items associated with a lower degree of satisfaction were facilities/comfort, cleanliness, and waiting time for consultation. No relationship was observed between socioeconomic profile and degree of satisfaction.

Conclusion:

Satisfaction surveys are important to identify opportunities for improving healthcare services, and it is incumbent upon managers, health professionals and even users to promote compliance with laws and decrees that seek to improve healthcare.

DESCRIPTORS:
Patient Satisfaction; Socioeconomic Factors; Health Services; Unified Health System; Brazil

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