Parent satisfaction with a pediatric practice in Germany: A questionnaire-based study
2011

Parent Satisfaction with a Pediatric Practice in Germany

Sample size: 127 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Weissenstein Anne, Straeter Alexandra, Villalon Gloria, Luchter Elisabeth, Bittmann Stefan

Primary Institution: Ped Mind Institute, Aerzte- und Finanzzentrum Epe

Hypothesis

What factors predict parental satisfaction in a pediatric day center?

Conclusion

Parental satisfaction is crucial for the success of a pediatric day center, influenced by factors like waiting time and staff friendliness.

Supporting Evidence

  • 91% of parents would return to the pediatric practice.
  • 84.2% of parents would recommend the practice to others.
  • Mean satisfaction scores were above 3.5 on a 4-point scale.

Takeaway

Parents want to be happy with their child's doctor, and things like short wait times and friendly staff help a lot.

Methodology

A questionnaire was distributed to 127 parents visiting a pediatric day center, with 67 responding.

Potential Biases

Parents may have biased responses based on their immediate experiences after the visit.

Limitations

The study may not represent all parents due to the limited sample size and specific location.

Participant Demographics

{"gender":{"mother":57,"father":4},"age":{"under_20":0,"21-30":24,"31-40":29,"over_40":9},"education":{"secondary_modern":4,"middle_school":34,"high_school":19},"child_age":{"1-5":44,"5-10":10,"10-15":8},"child_gender":{"male":33,"female":30},"insurance_status":{"statutory":57,"mixed":3,"private":3}}

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.001

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

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