The Influence of Servqual Indicators in Measuring Health Service Quality and Patient Satisfaction
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https://doi.org/10.26911/thejhpm.2025.10.03.04Abstract
Background: Health services are organized efforts by individuals or institutions to prevent and treat diseases, restore health, and improve community well-being. Both government and private healthcare institutions play a crucial role in ensuring accessible and high-quality services. The quality of health services is a key determinant of patient satisfaction. This study aimed to assess the SERVQUAL indicators in measuring the quality of health services and patient satisfaction at Diponegoro National Hospital.
Subjects and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Diponegoro National Hospital, Semarang, in July 2024. A total of 200 patients were recruited using accidental sampling. The dependent variables were service quality and patient satisfaction, while the independent variables included age, education, gender, and financing method. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed through path analysis.
Results: The concept of service quality was represented by SERVQUAL indicators: reliability (b= 0.61; 95% CI= 0.46–0.76; p<0.001), assurance (b= 0.50; 95% CI= 0.35–0.64; p<0.001), tangibles (b= 0.67; 95% CI= 0.56–0.78; p<0.001), and responsiveness (b= 0.66; 95% CI= 0.46–0.76; p<0.001). Patient satisfaction showed a positive structural relationship with service quality (b= 0.31; 95% CI= 0.07–0.55; p= 0.012). The financing method also affected satisfaction, with insured (BPJS) patients reporting higher satisfaction than general patients (b= 0.15; 95% CI= 0.02–0.27; p= 0.015).
Conclusion: Health service quality is defined by multiple SERVQUAL indicators, including reliability, assurance, tangibles, empathy, and responsiveness. Patient satisfaction is positively associated with service quality and influenced by the financing method, indicating the importance of equitable and high-quality healthcare delivery
Keywords:
quality of health care, health services, patient satisfaction, insurance, path analysisHow to Cite
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