Satisfaction With Healthcare Services

Seventy-three (34.2%) and 36 (16.9) patients with uncontrolled and controlled gout, respectively, were very satisfied with the health services provided to them, 45 (21.1%) and 24 (11.3%) were satisfied, and fewer were dissatisfied (P=0.375). Fifty-seven (26.8%) and 32 (15.0%) patients with uncontrolled and controlled gout, respectively, were satisfied regarding their ability to carry out the demands and chores of daily life since diagnosis, compared with 41 (19.2%) and 22 (10.3%) who were very satisfied (P=0.051). Forty-five (21.1%) and 25 (11.7%) patients with uncontrolled and controlled gout, respectively, were satisfied with the health services provided to them since their diagnosis (P=0.154). Eighty (37.6%) and 35 (16.4%) patients with uncontrolled and controlled gout, respectively, were satisfied with the support they received from family and friends, compared with 29 (13.6%) and 22 (10.3%) who were very satisfied (P=0.032) (Table 5).Table 5. Satisfaction With Healthcare Services