A majority of patients have rated their hospital care positively, according to the latest National Inpatient Experience Survey.
In the survey, 83.8% said they were treated with respect and dignity, 78.7% said they received adequate pain management and 79% felt confident in the safety of their treatment and care.
The survey published by the Health Information and Quality Authority involved responses from 12,367 patients.
However, patients also raised issues with their hospital care.
The survey found that 19.7% said they were unable to find staff to discuss their worries, 15.3% felt they did not receive enough information on managing their condition post-discharge.
Patients highlighted long waiting times in emergency departments, with 72.6% saying they waited longer than six hours before being admitted to a ward with 1,078 people, 13.4%, waiting more than 24 hours.
The survey also identified differences in patient experiences across socioeconomic groups, when analysed against the level of deprivation where they live.
Patients from disadvantaged areas were more likely to report being treated with respect and dignity while in hospital and also receiving more frequent introductions from hospital staff in comparison to those from more affluent areas.
HSE Chief Executive Bernard Gloster said the organisation will use the valuable feedback to continue to work to improve services.
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