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This research seeks to investigate the individual and organisational elements that can influence patient happiness in premium healthcare environments. It also seeks to determine which factors most significantly account for variations in patient experience among hospital units. This research employed a mixed methods design (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2018). The quantitative phase employed an online survey method including 1,751 frontline staff, including nurses and patient-facing administrative personnel, across 14 premium hospitals in Indonesia. This sample constituted 64% of the overall population coverage. The study assessed seven constructs: competency, motivation, weariness, emotional intelligence, leadership support, workplace culture, and hospital policies. Simple linear regression analysis was employed to examine the correlation between these variables and unit-level patient satisfaction levels. The qualitative phase employed a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) methodology, with eight participants selected via maximum variation sampling. The qualitative data were examined with the Gioia thematic analysis method to comprehend the operational dynamics of these aspects in everyday practice. Our results indicate that five of the seven hypothesised parameters strongly predicted patient satisfaction at p < 0.05. The strongest predictor of workplace culture was identified, with a R² value of 0.641. Subsequently, emotional intelligence exhibited a R² of 0.565, while hospital policies demonstrated a R² of 0.560. Individual competency, with a p-value of 0.458, and weariness, with a p-value of 0.812, did not substantially predict patient happiness. The study's findings, derived from a qualitative method, elucidate how organisational elements manifest through specific daily routines, including shift briefings and well-defined standard operating procedures. In high-quality healthcare environments, organisational factors seem to be more significant predictors of patient satisfaction than the proficiency of individual staff members. These factors encompass organisational culture, leadership availability, and explicit hospital regulations. This discovery undermines the presumption that individual staff proficiency is the primary distinguishing element in patient satisfaction. When hospitals implement rigorous hiring requirements and staff achieve the requisite baseline competency, organisational variables significantly influence patient experience. Consequently, the results indicate that leaders in premium healthcare should not concentrate just on enhancing individual competencies. They must also enhance work culture and leadership techniques that promote continuous patient-centered service behaviour.

Patient satisfaction is an important indicator used to assess the quality and effectiveness of healthcare systems. This is especially significant for public hospitals that serve large communities by providing primary care services. High levels of patient satisfaction typically reflect positively on the quality of healthcare services offered by these institutions. This paper aims to integrate a review that combines various research methods to provide a comprehensive view of patient satisfaction with healthcare quality in state-operated hospitals. A comprehensive search was carried out using electronic databases like PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar to compile and synthesise studies from 2015 to 2025. The PRISMA flowchart was utilized to refine the screening process for relevance and potential inclusion. Main findings of the study demonstrate that (i) the factors determining patient satisfaction include the physical, human, and systemic aspects of healthcare delivery that affect patients' experiences; (ii)factors related to the process impacting patient satisfaction include the method of care delivery and the quality of interactions between healthcare professionals and patients; and (iii) outcomes and perceptions centered around the patient reflect the outcomes of care and the way patients view the efficacy and equity of the healthcare system. Patient satisfaction serves as a multifaceted measure of the quality of healthcare services provided in public hospitals. To enhance satisfaction and health outcomes, public health systems ought to prioritize patient-centered strategies, allocate resources towards infrastructure and human capital, and develop avenues for patient feedback. These initiatives will augment satisfaction, trust, equity, and the overall efficacy of public healthcare.

The objectives of this paper are, first, to explore factors influencing customers' satisfaction with private healthcare services, and second, to investigate the relationship between patient attributes and the factors influencing customer satisfaction. The SERVQUAL model was employed to assess the quality of healthcare services from the patients’ perspective, offering valuable insights for private healthcare providers in Limpopo, South Africa. The study surveyed 242 patients from the Thulamela District Municipality using a self-administered questionnaire. A quantitative research approach and stratified random sampling were used to collect the data. The results indicate that factors influencing customer satisfaction in private medical services include the physical environment of the practice, the competence of reception staff, and the professionalism of medical doctors. Additionally, the study found a significant relationship between patient attributes and these key factors. The study underscores the importance of aligning healthcare service delivery with patient needs and expectations to enhance competitiveness and ensure long-term sustainability. To enhance customer satisfaction, the medical doctors are encouraged to focus on tangible aspects of their facilities and human resources, operational and structural enhancements, accessibility and pricing.

This research seeks to investigate the individual and organisational elements that can influence patient happiness in premium healthcare environments. It also seeks to determine which factors most significantly account for variations in patient experience among hospital units. This research employed a mixed methods design (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2018). The quantitative phase employed an online survey method including 1,751 frontline staff, including nurses and patient-facing administrative personnel, across 14 premium hospitals in Indonesia. This sample constituted 64% of the overall population coverage. The study assessed seven constructs: competency, motivation, weariness, emotional intelligence, leadership support, workplace culture, and hospital policies. Simple linear regression analysis was employed to examine the correlation between these variables and unit-level patient satisfaction levels. The qualitative phase employed a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) methodology, with eight participants selected via maximum variation sampling. The qualitative data were examined with the Gioia thematic analysis method to comprehend the operational dynamics of these aspects in everyday practice. Our results indicate that five of the seven hypothesised parameters strongly predicted patient satisfaction at p < 0.05. The strongest predictor of workplace culture was identified, with a R² value of 0.641. Subsequently, emotional intelligence exhibited a R² of 0.565, while hospital policies demonstrated a R² of 0.560. Individual competency, with a p-value of 0.458, and weariness, with a p-value of 0.812, did not substantially predict patient happiness. The study's findings, derived from a qualitative method, elucidate how organisational elements manifest through specific daily routines, including shift briefings and well-defined standard operating procedures. In high-quality healthcare environments, organisational factors seem to be more significant predictors of patient satisfaction than the proficiency of individual staff members. These factors encompass organisational culture, leadership availability, and explicit hospital regulations. This discovery undermines the presumption that individual staff proficiency is the primary distinguishing element in patient satisfaction. When hospitals implement rigorous hiring requirements and staff achieve the requisite baseline competency, organisational variables significantly influence patient experience. Consequently, the results indicate that leaders in premium healthcare should not concentrate just on enhancing individual competencies. They must also enhance work culture and leadership techniques that promote continuous patient-centered service behaviour.

Patient satisfaction is an important indicator used to assess the quality and effectiveness of healthcare systems. This is especially significant for public hospitals that serve large communities by providing primary care services. High levels of patient satisfaction typically reflect positively on the quality of healthcare services offered by these institutions. This paper aims to integrate a review that combines various research methods to provide a comprehensive view of patient satisfaction with healthcare quality in state-operated hospitals. A comprehensive search was carried out using electronic databases like PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar to compile and synthesise studies from 2015 to 2025. The PRISMA flowchart was utilized to refine the screening process for relevance and potential inclusion. Main findings of the study demonstrate that (i) the factors determining patient satisfaction include the physical, human, and systemic aspects of healthcare delivery that affect patients' experiences; (ii)factors related to the process impacting patient satisfaction include the method of care delivery and the quality of interactions between healthcare professionals and patients; and (iii) outcomes and perceptions centered around the patient reflect the outcomes of care and the way patients view the efficacy and equity of the healthcare system. Patient satisfaction serves as a multifaceted measure of the quality of healthcare services provided in public hospitals. To enhance satisfaction and health outcomes, public health systems ought to prioritize patient-centered strategies, allocate resources towards infrastructure and human capital, and develop avenues for patient feedback. These initiatives will augment satisfaction, trust, equity, and the overall efficacy of public healthcare.

The objectives of this paper are, first, to explore factors influencing customers' satisfaction with private healthcare services, and second, to investigate the relationship between patient attributes and the factors influencing customer satisfaction. The SERVQUAL model was employed to assess the quality of healthcare services from the patients’ perspective, offering valuable insights for private healthcare providers in Limpopo, South Africa. The study surveyed 242 patients from the Thulamela District Municipality using a self-administered questionnaire. A quantitative research approach and stratified random sampling were used to collect the data. The results indicate that factors influencing customer satisfaction in private medical services include the physical environment of the practice, the competence of reception staff, and the professionalism of medical doctors. Additionally, the study found a significant relationship between patient attributes and these key factors. The study underscores the importance of aligning healthcare service delivery with patient needs and expectations to enhance competitiveness and ensure long-term sustainability. To enhance customer satisfaction, the medical doctors are encouraged to focus on tangible aspects of their facilities and human resources, operational and structural enhancements, accessibility and pricing.