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Antecedents of Patient Loyalty: Exploring Mediating and Moderating Paradigms in Public Hospitals

Authors:Abid Hussain, Shahida Kanwel, Sania Khan, Wadi B Alonazi, Azam Malik, Ali Ahmed Khan

Abstract & Study Summary

PURPOSE: Countries around the world acknowledge the vital role of effective healthcare services in fostering economic, social, and human development. Consequently, many are striving to enhance their medical facilities. This study specifically examines public hospitals in Pakistan and aims to create a framework for evaluating patient loyalty. METHODS: Responses from 650 patients were collected using a random sampling technique. The gathered data were analyzed using the Statistical Program for Social Sciences (SPSS) and Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS). RESULTS: The analysis revealed significant relationships among administrative procedures, service effectiveness, patient satisfaction, and loyalty. Additionally, the study identified patient satisfaction and administrative procedures as mediators between service effectiveness and patient loyalty. It also investigated the moderating roles of participative leadership and brand image in shaping administrative procedures, patient satisfaction, and patient loyalty. CONCLUSION: These findings offer valuable insights for healthcare authorities in formulating strategies to improve service delivery in public hospitals. Addressing existing deficiencies and enhancing healthcare systems is essential to fostering patient loyalty in these environments.

Key Findings & Evidence Takeaways

  • ✓Additionally, the study identified patient satisfaction and administrative procedures as mediators between service effectiveness and patient loyalty.
  • ✓It also investigated the moderating roles of participative leadership and brand image in shaping administrative procedures, patient satisfaction, and patient loyalty.
  • ✓CONCLUSION: These findings offer valuable insights for healthcare authorities in formulating strategies to improve service delivery in public hospitals.
  • ✓Addressing existing deficiencies and enhancing healthcare systems is essential to fostering patient loyalty in these environments.

Why This Matters for Clinics & Healthcare Organizations

Provides empirical clinical evidence from Patient preference and adherence regarding Patient Satisfaction outcomes.

Original Research Source & Citations

Peer-Reviewed Journal

Patient preference and adherence

Year: 2025

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.2147/PPA.S492710

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Research Keywords & Subject Index
APBIPALPLPSSEadministrative proceduresbrand imageparticipative leaderpatient loyaltypatient satisfactionpatient retention & loyalty

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