Chronic Illness Patients' Perceptions of Quality of Care During Hospitalization: A Qualitative Study.

Introduction: The rising prevalence of patients living with chronic illnesses and frequent hospitalizations represent many challenges in delivering high-quality care. Assessing patients' perceptions and needs regarding the quality of health care services is a critical step in improving quality of care.

Objective: This study sought to explore the perception of quality of care from the perspectives and experiences of chronically ill patients during hospitalization.