Can compliment and complaint data inform the care of individuals with chronic subdural haematoma (cSDH)?
BMJ Open Qual
; 10(3)2021 09.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To explore the frequency and nature of complaints and compliments reported to Patient Advice and Liaison (PALS) in individuals undergoing surgery for a chronic subdural haematoma (cSDH).DESIGN:
A retrospective study of PALS user interactions.SUBJECTS:
Individuals undergoing treatment for cSDH between 2014 and 2019.METHODS:
PALS referrals from patients with cSDH between 2014 and 2019 were identified. Case records were reviewed and data on the frequency, nature and factors leading up to the complaint were extracted and coded according to Healthcare Complaints Analysis Tool (HCAT).RESULTS:
Out of 531 patients identified, 25 (5%) had a PALS interaction, of which 15 (3%) were complaints and 10 (2%) were compliments. HCAT coding showed 8/15 (53%) of complaints were relationship problems, 6/15 (33%) a management problem and 1/15 (7%) other. Of the relationship problems, 6 (75%) were classed as problems with communication and 2 (25%) as a problem with listening. Of the compliments, 9/10 (90%) related to good clinical quality and 1/10 (10%) to staff-patient relationship. Patients were more likely to register a compliment than family members, who in turn were more likely to register a complaint (p<0.005). Complaints coded as a relationship problem had 2/8 (25%) submitted by a patient and 6/8 (75%) submitted by a relative.CONCLUSIONS:
Using the HCAT, routinely collected PALS data can easily be coded to quantify and provide unique perspective on tertiary care, such as communication. It is readily suited to quality improvement and audit initiatives.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Hematoma Subdural Crônico
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Open Qual
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido