In the dynamic healthcare landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India, Aster DM Healthcare, a leading hospital group, recognized the critical need to enhance patient engagement and improve service quality. This success story highlights how a custom-built, bilingual survey application revolutionized their approach to patient feedback and operational improvement.

Challenges Faced
Aster DM Healthcare faced several challenges in collecting and utilizing patient feedback effectively:
  • Language Barriers: With a diverse patient population in the UAE, gathering accurate feedback was hindered by language differences.
  • Inefficient Feedback Collection: Existing methods were slow and didn't provide real-time insights.
  • Data Management: Integrating feedback data with their existing MS SQL database system was complex.
  • Survey Flexibility: The ability to create targeted surveys for different departments and locations was limited.
  • User Access Control: Managing user roles and permissions across a large healthcare network was challenging.
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Solutions Offered
We developed a comprehensive, tailored solution to address each challenge:
Cross-Platform Mobile Application: We created a user-friendly app for both iOS and Android platforms, ensuring wide accessibility.
Bilingual Interface: The application supported both English and Arabic, catering to the diverse UAE population.
.NET MVC Framework: We utilized this robust framework for the server-side infrastructure, handling user authentication, survey management, and database integration.
MS SQL Integration: Seamless integration with the existing database ensured secure storage and efficient management of survey data.
Real-Time Sync: An auto-sync feature enabled instant transmission of survey responses to the central database.
Advanced Analytics: We implemented real-time reporting and analytics capabilities, providing actionable insights to hospital management.
Flexible Survey Management: The system allowed for creation and management of multiple surveys tailored to different departments and locations.
User Role Configuration: We implemented a system for configuring user roles and permissions, ensuring appropriate access levels across the organization.
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Results
The implementation of this innovative survey application yielded transformative results for Aster DM Healthcare:
  • Enhanced Patient Engagement: The user-friendly, bilingual interface significantly increased patient participation in providing feedback, fostering better communication between patients and the hospital.
  • Elimination of Language Barriers: The bilingual front-end allowed patients to express their experiences and concerns in their preferred language, leading to more accurate and comprehensive feedback.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Real-time reports and analytics provided management with valuable insights into patient satisfaction, enabling them to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted strategies swiftly.
  • Location-Specific Insights: The ability to create targeted survey campaigns based on patient's locations helped the hospital gain nuanced insights into specific facility experiences, allowing for optimized services across different locations.
  • Operational Flexibility: The user configuration and survey management capabilities allowed Aster DM Healthcare to create, modify, and distribute surveys effortlessly, ensuring adaptability to changing needs.
  • Streamlined Data Management: Integration with the existing MS SQL database streamlined data management processes, allowing for secure storage and easy retrieval of survey responses.
  • Improved Service Quality: With access to timely and accurate patient feedback, Aster DM Healthcare could rapidly address issues and enhance overall service quality.
  • Efficient Resource Allocation: Insights gained from the surveys enabled more efficient allocation of resources across departments and facilities.
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Conclusion
This success story illustrates the transformative impact of tailored technological solutions in healthcare management. By addressing the unique challenges of patient feedback collection in a multilingual environment, Aster DM Healthcare has not only improved patient satisfaction but also positioned itself at the forefront of data-driven healthcare management in the UAE and India.
The implementation of this innovative survey application demonstrates how leveraging technology can bridge communication gaps, streamline operations, and ultimately enhance the quality of patient care. As healthcare continues to evolve, Aster DM Healthcare's approach serves as a model for other institutions seeking to improve patient engagement and operational efficiency through innovative digital solutions.
Technologies
  • ios ios
  • android android
  • dotnet mvc dotnet mvc
  • sqlserver sqlserver