PHYSICAL EVIDENCE AND QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN GHANA
This study examines the value of physical environment in the delivering of quality healthcare or service in public hospitals in Ghana. Twelve set of self-administered questions were designed using Baker’s (1987) typology of servicescape. A descriptive univariate analysis was applied for the study. B...
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doaj-c9649ba5d322425cb4037b9c8a6742372020-11-25T02:26:16ZengEconJournalsInternational Review of Management and Marketing 2146-44052146-44052013-09-0134153163PHYSICAL EVIDENCE AND QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN GHANAEdem Max Azila-GbettorSimon Mesa Kwodjo Avorga Lydia Sylvia DankuEli Ayawo AtatsiThis study examines the value of physical environment in the delivering of quality healthcare or service in public hospitals in Ghana. Twelve set of self-administered questions were designed using Baker’s (1987) typology of servicescape. A descriptive univariate analysis was applied for the study. Based on 233 usable questionnaires retrieved from respondents, the study indicates a strong link between physical environment and quality healthcare delivery and the choice of healthcare facility. It is there by recommended that improvement in quality service delivery may be better served and improved by improving the servicescape/physical element in the services mix.http://econjournals.com/index.php/irmm/article/view/552/pdf |
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Edem Max Azila-Gbettor Simon Mesa Kwodjo Avorga Lydia Sylvia Danku Eli Ayawo Atatsi PHYSICAL EVIDENCE AND QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN GHANA International Review of Management and Marketing |
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Edem Max Azila-Gbettor Simon Mesa Kwodjo Avorga Lydia Sylvia Danku Eli Ayawo Atatsi |
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PHYSICAL EVIDENCE AND QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN GHANA |
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PHYSICAL EVIDENCE AND QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN GHANA |
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PHYSICAL EVIDENCE AND QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN GHANA |
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PHYSICAL EVIDENCE AND QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN GHANA |
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physical evidence and quality service delivery in public hospitals in ghana |
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International Review of Management and Marketing |
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This study examines the value of physical environment in the delivering of quality healthcare or service in public hospitals in Ghana. Twelve set of self-administered questions were designed using Baker’s (1987) typology of servicescape. A descriptive univariate analysis was applied for the study. Based on 233 usable questionnaires retrieved from respondents, the study indicates a strong link between physical environment and quality healthcare delivery and the choice of healthcare facility. It is there by recommended that improvement in quality service delivery may be better served and improved by improving the servicescape/physical element in the services mix. |
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