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Assessing Patient Experiences With Patient-Centered and Inclusive Care in Academic Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinics

INTRODUCTION:
Ensuring patient satisfaction remains an important objective for obstetrics and gynecology care. To address a research gap in this field, we aimed to assess patient satisfaction with culturally competent and respectful care in our obstetrics and gynecology clinics after initiation of diversity, equity, and inclusion programming.
METHODS:
From September 2021 to February 2022, we surveyed outpatient ob-gyn visitors about their experiences, using a 21-item survey that assessed cultural competency, treatment discussions, clinic accommodations, and comfort during sensitive exams, using a Likert scale. Participants also self-reported demographic information.
RESULTS:
Out of 246 returned surveys, participants generally reported positive interactions with clinic staff and health care providers, feeling heard (91%), respected (95%), and having their cultural/spiritual beliefs considered in treatment (95%). Most felt respected and comfortable during sensitive exams (96%) and were satisfied with treatment discussions (84%). However, those with a high-school education (79%) were less likely than college or graduate degree holders (93%) to feel administrative staff listened to them and their families (P<.05). Experiences with culturally competent care varied by race/ethnicity. Black/African American participants were less likely to feel staff understood their cultural experiences (55% versus 67–88%; P<.05) and that they recognized differences within their racial/ethnic group (50% versus 82–88%; P<.01). Black/African American individuals reported the highest incidence of race-based unfair treatment (20% versus 0–2%; P<.01).
CONCLUSION:
Lower satisfaction among Black/African American participants indicates care can be improved. Enhanced education for clinical teams can foster respectful, inclusive, and culturally competent care. Future qualitative research can offer further insights into inclusive practices in obstetrics and gynecology care.

DOI: 10.1097/01.AOG.0001013888.99014.7c
Assessing Patient Experiences With Patient-Centered and Inclusive Care in Academic Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinics

INTRODUCTION:
Ensuring patient satisfaction remains an important objective for obstetrics and gynecology care. To address a research gap in this field, we aimed to assess patient satisfaction with culturally competent and respectful care in our obstetrics and gynecology clinics after initiation of diversity, equity, and inclusion programming.
METHODS:
From September 2021 to February 2022, we surveyed outpatient ob-gyn visitors about their experiences, using a 21-item survey that assessed cultural competency, treatment discussions, clinic accommodations, and comfort during sensitive exams, using a Likert scale. Participants also self-reported demographic information.
RESULTS:
Out of 246 returned surveys, participants generally reported positive interactions with clinic staff and health care providers, feeling heard (91%), respected (95%), and having their cultural/spiritual beliefs considered in treatment (95%). Most felt respected and comfortable during sensitive exams (96%) and were satisfied with treatment discussions (84%). However, those with a high-school education (79%) were less likely than college or graduate degree holders (93%) to feel administrative staff listened to them and their families (P<.05). Experiences with culturally competent care varied by race/ethnicity. Black/African American participants were less likely to feel staff understood their cultural experiences (55% versus 67–88%; P<.05) and that they recognized differences within their racial/ethnic group (50% versus 82–88%; P<.01). Black/African American individuals reported the highest incidence of race-based unfair treatment (20% versus 0–2%; P<.01).
CONCLUSION:
Lower satisfaction among Black/African American participants indicates care can be improved. Enhanced education for clinical teams can foster respectful, inclusive, and culturally competent care. Future qualitative research can offer further insights into inclusive practices in obstetrics and gynecology care.

DOI: 10.1097/01.AOG.0001013888.99014.7c
Assessing patient experiences with patient-centered and inclusive care in academic obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinics
Julia Bhuiyan
Julia Bhuiyan
ACOG ePoster. Bhuiyan J. 05/18/2024; 411562; E06
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Julia Bhuiyan
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Assessing Patient Experiences With Patient-Centered and Inclusive Care in Academic Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinics

INTRODUCTION:
Ensuring patient satisfaction remains an important objective for obstetrics and gynecology care. To address a research gap in this field, we aimed to assess patient satisfaction with culturally competent and respectful care in our obstetrics and gynecology clinics after initiation of diversity, equity, and inclusion programming.
METHODS:
From September 2021 to February 2022, we surveyed outpatient ob-gyn visitors about their experiences, using a 21-item survey that assessed cultural competency, treatment discussions, clinic accommodations, and comfort during sensitive exams, using a Likert scale. Participants also self-reported demographic information.
RESULTS:
Out of 246 returned surveys, participants generally reported positive interactions with clinic staff and health care providers, feeling heard (91%), respected (95%), and having their cultural/spiritual beliefs considered in treatment (95%). Most felt respected and comfortable during sensitive exams (96%) and were satisfied with treatment discussions (84%). However, those with a high-school education (79%) were less likely than college or graduate degree holders (93%) to feel administrative staff listened to them and their families (P<.05). Experiences with culturally competent care varied by race/ethnicity. Black/African American participants were less likely to feel staff understood their cultural experiences (55% versus 67–88%; P<.05) and that they recognized differences within their racial/ethnic group (50% versus 82–88%; P<.01). Black/African American individuals reported the highest incidence of race-based unfair treatment (20% versus 0–2%; P<.01).
CONCLUSION:
Lower satisfaction among Black/African American participants indicates care can be improved. Enhanced education for clinical teams can foster respectful, inclusive, and culturally competent care. Future qualitative research can offer further insights into inclusive practices in obstetrics and gynecology care.

DOI: 10.1097/01.AOG.0001013888.99014.7c
Assessing Patient Experiences With Patient-Centered and Inclusive Care in Academic Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinics

INTRODUCTION:
Ensuring patient satisfaction remains an important objective for obstetrics and gynecology care. To address a research gap in this field, we aimed to assess patient satisfaction with culturally competent and respectful care in our obstetrics and gynecology clinics after initiation of diversity, equity, and inclusion programming.
METHODS:
From September 2021 to February 2022, we surveyed outpatient ob-gyn visitors about their experiences, using a 21-item survey that assessed cultural competency, treatment discussions, clinic accommodations, and comfort during sensitive exams, using a Likert scale. Participants also self-reported demographic information.
RESULTS:
Out of 246 returned surveys, participants generally reported positive interactions with clinic staff and health care providers, feeling heard (91%), respected (95%), and having their cultural/spiritual beliefs considered in treatment (95%). Most felt respected and comfortable during sensitive exams (96%) and were satisfied with treatment discussions (84%). However, those with a high-school education (79%) were less likely than college or graduate degree holders (93%) to feel administrative staff listened to them and their families (P<.05). Experiences with culturally competent care varied by race/ethnicity. Black/African American participants were less likely to feel staff understood their cultural experiences (55% versus 67–88%; P<.05) and that they recognized differences within their racial/ethnic group (50% versus 82–88%; P<.01). Black/African American individuals reported the highest incidence of race-based unfair treatment (20% versus 0–2%; P<.01).
CONCLUSION:
Lower satisfaction among Black/African American participants indicates care can be improved. Enhanced education for clinical teams can foster respectful, inclusive, and culturally competent care. Future qualitative research can offer further insights into inclusive practices in obstetrics and gynecology care.

DOI: 10.1097/01.AOG.0001013888.99014.7c

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