NDLI: Waiting time and its associated factors in patients presenting to outpatient departments at Public Hospitals of Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia

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Author	Biya, Mensur Gezahagn, Matebu Birhanu, Bezawit Yitbarek, Kiddus Getachew, Nigusu Beyene, Waju
Abstract	Background Waiting time is defined as the total time that a patient spends in a facility from arrival at the registration desk until the time she/he leaves the facility or last service. In Ethiopia, the waiting time in the hospitals particularly in the outpatient department is lengthy. Studies at Jimma University specialized hospital indicated patients are forced to wait an average of 4.5 waiting hours to get service. Even there are many hospitals found in the zone, there is a paucity of information regarding waiting time and associated factors. Hence, this study is aimed to assess waiting time and associated factors at outpatient departments in Public Hospitals of Jimma zone, southwest Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study design was used from March 22 to June 3, 2020. A total of 422 study subjects were included in the study and systematic random sampling methods were used. The data were collected by observing the whole service points of each patient. The exit interview was made at the last point of the service unit. Descriptive statistics, bi-variable and multi-variable logistic regressions were used. Results The whole waiting time patients spent in the hospitals before getting service was a minimum of 41 and a maximum of 185 min. Patients who came far from the hospitals were 1.93 times (AOR = 1.93; 95% CI, 1.16, 3.21) more likely to spend longer waiting time as compared to those who came from the hospital's area. Patients visited on Monday were 2.64 times (AOR = 2.64; 95% CI, 1.45, 4.79) more likely to spend longer waiting time than those who visited the hospital on Friday. Patients who arrived early in the morning were 3.22 times (AOR = 3.22; 95% CI, 1.32, 7.86) more likely to spend longer waiting time than those who arrived in the afternoon. Conclusions The mean waiting time was higher than the average recommended time by Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and more than five out of every ten clients spent long waiting time at outpatient departments Waiting time was affected by Educational status, residence, arrival time, and date of the visit.
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ISSN	14726963
DOI	10.1186/s12913-022-07502-8
Journal	BMC Health Services Research
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Volume Number	22
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2022-01-25
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Subject Keyword	Public Health Health Administration Health Informatics Nursing Research Waiting time Associated factors Public Hospital Jimma zone Ethiopia
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Subject	Health Policy

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