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statistics for patient satisfaction data reporting mylod

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Slide deck from the 2011 Press Ganey National Client Conference (presented by Deirdre E. Mylod, Ph.D.) explaining basic statistics for patient-satisfaction reporting. Covers converting Likert ratings to 0–100 scores, mean and standard deviation, normal distribution, top-box analysis ("Very Good" as top box), percentile/peer comparisons, t-tests for significance, correlation and priority-index methods for identifying improvement opportunities, and example tables and interpretations for hospital reporting.

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Deirdre E. Mylod, Ph.D., Vice President, Improvement Services, Press Ganey Associates, Inc.

2011 Press Ganey National Client Conference, session: "Driving Improved Outcomes in the New Health Care Frontier"

Monday, 2:30–3:45 p.m.

Rating 1→0; 2→25; 3→50; 4→75; 5→100

For Press Ganey measures the Top Box is 'Very Good' (the highest rating).

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