Current Advances in Patient-Perceived Quality Assessment Within Romanian Healthcare

Abstract

The global healthcare landscape is shifting toward patient-centered care, emphasizing the integration of patient feedback into service delivery. Romania, aligning with this trend, has implemented patient-perceived quality assessment tools to enhance healthcare services and better meet patient needs and expectations. This study aims to review comprehensively the implementation and impact of these tools in Romania, focusing on their role in improving healthcare quality. By examining key assessment instruments such as the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ), the Service Quality (SERVQUAL) model, and the Romanian Healthcare Quality Assessment Survey (RHQAS), the research seeks to understand how these tools have been used to identify areas for improvement and drive advancements in patient care. Employing a comprehensive review methodology, the study will conduct a thorough literature search to identify relevant studies, reports, and publications, analyzing the PSQ, SERVQUAL, and RHQAS in detail to understand their measurement domains, psychometric properties, and application within Romania. Additionally, qualitative data from interviews with healthcare providers and patients may be collected to offer further insights into the use and effectiveness of these tools. The study's findings are expected to provide valuable insights into the role of patient-perceived quality assessment tools in enhancing healthcare in Romania, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. The results will highlight the effectiveness of combining international methodologies with localized adaptations to address the specific needs of the Romanian healthcare system, ultimately contributing to the ongoing efforts to improve patient satisfaction and health outcomes by informing the development and refinement of patient-centered care initiatives in Romania.

Keywords: healthcare administration; leiden perioperative care patient satisfaction questionnaire (lppsq); patient-centered care healthcare disparities; quality assessment; servqual.