Survey information and methodology
This page contains information about our patient experience surveys, including their development, methodology and review.
This page contains information about our patient experience surveys, including their development, methodology and review.
The programme currently comprises three national surveys:
The surveys are run every 3 months. The questionnaires are completed online, in either English or te reo Māori. Invitations are sent by email and/or text. Participation is voluntary. Survey responses are anonymous unless patients choose to provide their contact details.
In 2020, a one-off COVID-19 patient experience survey was carried out to understand patients’ experiences of accessing health care during alert level 3.
Data dictionaries are currently in development for the following surveys:
For all data queries, please contact survey@hqsc.govt.nz.
We have many resources available to support quality improvement activities.
Data dictionaries are currently in development for the following surveys:
For all data queries, please contact survey@hqsc.govt.nz.
We have many resources available to support quality improvement activities.
For more information about the patient surveys please contact survey@hqsc.govt.nz.