Health Services Insights (Dec 2021)

Understanding Complaints in the Emergency Department

  • Alina Abidova,
  • Pedro Alcântara da Silva,
  • Sérgio Moreira

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/11786329211057351
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14

Abstract

Read online

The aim of this research is to identify the main determinants of patients’ complaints and potential mediators and moderators in this regard. This research shows that complaints can result from a complex set of processes involving direct, mediating, and moderating effects. Interventions aimed at reducing patients’ complaints should consider specific patient groups and experiences.