Is higher patient satisfaction associated with better stroke outcomes?
CONCLUSIONS: Global patient satisfaction was positively associated with the quality of stroke care; however, improvements in patient satisfaction were linked to higher stroke care costs. In addition, patient satisfaction with discharge information was linked to worse outcomes. As a result, patient satisfaction should be used with caution as a quality indicator for stroke care.
PMID: 29087636 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The American Journal of Managed Care - Category: Health Management Authors: Xiang X, Xu WY, Foraker RE Tags: Am J Manag Care Source Type: research
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