[Satisfaction and unsatisfaction factors in patients assisted by the SUS]

Rev Bras Enferm. 1999 Jan-Mar;52(1):43-53. doi: 10.1590/s0034-71671999000100006.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

This study has the purpose to identify the factors that cause satisfaction and dissatisfaction to the patients who are interns in hospitals which have agreements with "Sistema Unico de Saúde-SUS", based on the assistance rendered during the period of internment. The samples were constituted of 170 patients. To obtain the data, there was used a questionnaire containing 47 closed questions. The results obtained revealed several aspects that compromise the quality of the service rendered, such as: service doctors, nutrition, nurse and the environment. Thus, concludes there is dissatisfaction of the patients with the service offered by SUS.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Brazil
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Hospitals*
  • Humans
  • Nursing Service, Hospital
  • Patient Satisfaction*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires