2020
DOI: 10.29252/jha.23.3.55
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Gap of services quality expectation and perception based on SERVQUAL model in the selected hospital outpatient clinics affiliated with Iran University of Medical Sciences

Abstract: Introduction: Nowadays, measuring the quality of services in order to effectively allocate resources and ensure a higher level of patient satisfaction is on the agenda of healthcare managers. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible gap between the perception and expectation of service quality from patients and managers' perspective in the selected outpatient clinics affiliated with hospitals of Iran University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was con… Show more

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“…This finding of this study showed a negative gap in which the service provided or perceived quality of care has not met the expected quality of service by patients. The findings of this study are in line with a studies conducted in India41 and Iran42 that assessed the service quality of hospital outpatient department services, where the overall total unweighted gap in service quality using the SERVQUAL tool was found to be −1.63 and −1.56, respectively. In addition, the findings of this study are similar to those of a study conducted in the outpatient setup of Eastern Saudi Arabian hospitals, with an overall gap of −1.2±0.8 (40).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
“…This finding of this study showed a negative gap in which the service provided or perceived quality of care has not met the expected quality of service by patients. The findings of this study are in line with a studies conducted in India41 and Iran42 that assessed the service quality of hospital outpatient department services, where the overall total unweighted gap in service quality using the SERVQUAL tool was found to be −1.63 and −1.56, respectively. In addition, the findings of this study are similar to those of a study conducted in the outpatient setup of Eastern Saudi Arabian hospitals, with an overall gap of −1.2±0.8 (40).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
“…Apabila nilai gap yang didapat negatif, berarti ekspektasi konsumen lebih tinggi dari pada persepsi konsumen. Nilai gap negatif adalah awal dari evaluasi pengembangan bisnis (Hashjin et al, 2020). Dengan demikian berarti perusahaan belum mampu memenuhi keinginan konsumen.…”
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“…The study collected data from patients using a questionnaire, and the results were analyzed using statistical methods. The authors concluded that there were significant gaps between patients' expectations and perceptions of service quality in outpatient clinics [2].…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%