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National results - Published December 2022

In 2022 Ireland’s fifth National Inpatient Experience Survey was carried out. Patients aged 16 years or older, who spent at least 24 hours in a public acute hospital and who were discharged from hospital during the month of May 2022, were invited to participate in the survey. 82% of participants rated their overall experience of hospital care as good or very good.

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Respondents

40
Number of hospitals
10,904
Number of respondents
44%
Participation rate

Overall Experience

Very good
Good
Fair to poor
2022
Very good
53.1% Good
28.8% Fair to poor
18.1%

Stages of Care

7.8 Out of 10

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The average patient rating for ‘admissions’ was 7.8 out of 10.

admissions
8.2 Out of 10

Care on the ward Downward arrow

The average patient rating for ‘care on the ward’ was 8.2 out of 10.

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8.0 Out of 10

Examinations, diagnosis and treatment Downward arrow

The average patient rating for ‘examinations, diagnosis and treatment’ was 8.0 out of 10.

examinations
6.9 Out of 10

Discharge or transfer Downward arrow

The average patient rating for ‘discharge or transfer’ was 6.9 out of 10.

discharge
7.4 Out of 10

Care during the pandemic Downward arrow

The average patient rating for ‘care during the pandemic’ was 7.4 out of 10.

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Stages of Care

Admission to hospital

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The average patient rating for ‘admissions’ was 7.8 out of 10.

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Care on the ward

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The average patient rating for ‘care on the ward’ was 8.2 out of 10.

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Examinations, diagnosis and treatment

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The average patient rating for ‘examinations, diagnosis and treatment’ was 8.0 out of 10.

examinations

Discharge or transfer

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The average patient rating for ‘discharge or transfer’ was 6.9 out of 10.

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Care during the pandemic

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The average patient rating for ‘care during the pandemic’ was 7.4 out of 10.

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