ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HOSPITAL INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENTS IN MEETING PATIENT NEEDS
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Keywords
Internal medicine departments, Effectiveness, Quality of care, Communication, Resource availability, Optimization, Healthcare delivery, Hospital administration.
Abstract
Background: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of hospitals' internal medicine departments in meeting the diverse requirements of patients.
Methods: Employing a mixed-method approach, data were gathered via surveys, interviews, and reviews of departmental protocols. Key focus areas included patient satisfaction, wait times, quality of care, communication, and resource availability.
Results: Analysis revealed varying degrees of success across internal medicine departments, highlighting areas for improvement. While some departments excelled in certain aspects, opportunities for enhancement were identified.
Conclusion: The findings underscore the significance of optimizing care delivery systems within internal medicine departments. Hospital administrators and care professionals can leverage this information to meet patient needs better and enhance healthcare quality.
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Shah Umam
Experiential Registrar, Department of Medicine, MTI Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar
Fazeel Ahmed
House Officer, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Dr. Amal Malik
House Officer, Department of Medicine, Central Park Medical College, Pakistan
Ahmed Samir Abdelmageed Mohamed Elfiki
Internal Medicine Specialist and Resident in Egyptian Board 3rd Year Department of Internal Medicine, Graduated from Cairo University, Master degree Ain Shams University, Egypt
Amgad Samir Abdelmageed Mohamed Elfeki
Internal Medicine Resident in Egyptian Board 3rd Year, Department of Internal Medicine, Graduated From Cairo University, Egypt
Haseeb Umar
Department of Forensic Medicine, Alnafees Medical College, Isra University, Islamabad, Pakistan