analysis of the service quality of medical centers using servqual model (case:shaheed rahnemoon hospital )

introduction: many organizations, especially service oriented ones, relative to their goals and mission, have a special view towards quality phenomena and its management. methods: this paper analyzes medical service quality in one case the internal section of shaheed rahnemoon hospital based on the basis of gap analysis model and servqual technique. a questionnaire was designed and applied to measure expectations and perceptions of patients and personnel of the hospital. results: on application of non-parametric statistical tests, we propose certain recommendations. these tests drive on five conceptual dimensions of service quality including intangibility, responsiveness, reliability, assurance and empathy. results show that patients in this section were satisfied from the service provider’s responsiveness, but there are significant differences between expectations and perceptions in other dimensions. conclusion: the service quality analysis models are useful for managers of medical centers to distinguish gaps between the two sides of service representation patients and medical centers personnel. ultimately, they can reinforce strengths and control weaknesses.