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Improving Patient Experience through a Multi-Intervention Approach in ER and OPD at Prince Sultan Military Hospital – Taif

1Clinical Nursing Director, Prince Sultan Military Hospital – Taif, Saudi Arabia

2Bed Manager, Prince Sultan Military Hospital – Taif, Saudi Arabia

3Staff Nurse, Prince Sultan Military Hospital – Taif, Saudi Arabia

4Family Medicine Consultant, Prince Sultan Military Hospital – Taif, Saudi Arabia


American Journal of Public Health Research. 2026, Vol. 14 No. 3, 61-65
DOI: 10.12691/ajphr-14-3-3
Copyright © 2026 Science and Education Publishing

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Ms. Faizah Hassan Ali Alshehri, Ms. Najlaa Mohammad Alotaibi, Ms. Waad Mastour Al Juaid, Dr. Fahad Khamis Alomari, Dr. Hassan Alghashmari. Improving Patient Experience through a Multi-Intervention Approach in ER and OPD at Prince Sultan Military Hospital – Taif. American Journal of Public Health Research. 2026; 14(3):61-65. doi: 10.12691/ajphr-14-3-3.

Correspondence to: Ms.  Faizah Hassan Ali Alshehri, Clinical Nursing Director, Prince Sultan Military Hospital – Taif, Saudi Arabia. Email: fb11@outlook.sa

Abstract

Patient experience is a key measure of healthcare quality and performance. At Prince Sultan Military Hospital – Taif, baseline feedback in Quarter 2 of 2025 revealed long waiting times, inconsistent communication, and limited patient engagement across the Emergency Department (ER) and Outpatient Clinics (OPD). A comprehensive quality improvement project was implemented between Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 of 2025 using six interventions: interactive visits emphasizing active listening and empathy, modern communication tools (WhatsApp and QR-code posters), structured staff coaching, welcoming and marketing posters in the ER, post-visits calls, and celebrating successes. Patient experience data were collected using Press Ganey’s validated survey system. The ER score rose from 64.24% to 72.98% (+8.74 points), while OPD increased from 66.84% to 69.19% (+2.35 points). The most significant improvements were observed in communication, empathy, and personal issues domains. Integrating human, digital, and feedback-driven touchpoints produced measurable improvements in patient experience. Continued leadership support, staff motivation, and systematic feedback review are essential to sustain and expand these achievements.

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