National results - Published December 2024
In 2024 Ireland’s sixth 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 2024, were invited to participate in the survey. 85% of participants rated their overall experience of hospital care as good or very good.
The highest scoring question for this stage of care asked if patients got answers to their questions that they could understand from doctors and nurses in the emergency department. The lowest scoring question for this stage of care was in relation to waiting time in the emergency department.
The highest scoring question for this stage of care was in relation to cleanliness of the hospital room or ward. The lowest scoring questions were in relation to patients finding a member of the hospital staff to talk to about their worries and fears, and patients being able to access hospital food outside of set meal times.
The highest scoring question in this stage of care was in relation to the privacy given to patients when they were being examined or treated. The lowest scoring question for this stage of care was whether patients felt they had enough time to discuss their care and treatment with a doctor.
The highest scoring question for the discharge stage was in relation to the notice given to the patient, or someone close to them, about their discharge from hospital. The lowest scoring question was whether a member of staff told the patient about any danger signals they should watch for after they went home.
The highest scoring question for this stage of care asked if patients got answers to their questions that they could understand from doctors and nurses in the emergency department. The lowest scoring question for this stage of care was in relation to waiting time in the emergency department.
The highest scoring question for this stage of care was in relation to cleanliness of the hospital room or ward. The lowest scoring questions were in relation to patients finding a member of the hospital staff to talk to about their worries and fears, and patients being able to access hospital food outside of set meal times.
The highest scoring question in this stage of care was in relation to the privacy given to patients when they were being examined or treated. The lowest scoring question for this stage of care was whether patients felt they had enough time to discuss their care and treatment with a doctor.
The highest scoring question for the discharge stage was in relation to the notice given to the patient, or someone close to them, about their discharge from hospital. The lowest scoring question was whether a member of staff told the patient about any danger signals they should watch for after they went home.
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