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Jan 27, 2023;102 (4): e32699.

Factors associated with hospital choice of Chinese patients: A meta-analysis.

Xiaoming Che, Weidong Chen, Xuehua Wu, Pengcheng Lin
Author Information
  1. Xiaoming Che: College of Management and Economy, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
  2. Weidong Chen: College of Management and Economy, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China. ORCID
  3. Xuehua Wu: Department of Pharmacy, Qinghai Provincial People's Hospital, Xining, China.
  4. Pengcheng Lin: College of pharmacy, Qinghai Nationalities University, Xining, China.
PMID: 36705347 DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000032699

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: While China continues to optimize the tiered medical care system, the status quo of patients preferring higher-tier hospitals has not improved. Herein, we aimed to analyze the factors influencing patients' healthcare choices in China and to provide an evidentiary basis for optimizing the tiered healthcare system.
PATIENT CONCERNS: Most patients are concerned that primary care services will not provide appropriate treatment or health advice. Also, patients consider medical technology, cost, experience, quality of service and convenience before seeking care.
OUTCOMES: A total of 18 cross-sectional studies involving 10,348 samples were included. After combining the effect size, the factors affecting the choice of Chinese patients for medical treatment were medical technology and quality (49%), the convenience of medical treatment (37%), medical expenses (23%), hospital service quality (20%) medical insurance policy (16%), and acquaintance relationship (11%).
CONCLUSION: The selection of medical treatment for Chinese residents is primarily influenced by medical technology and convenience. The medical insurance policy does not provide sufficient guidance. Furthermore, the tiered medical care system should be optimized to improve the usability of primary care services.

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MeSH Term

Humans
Cross-Sectional Studies
East Asian People
Hospitals
Delivery of Health Care
China
Meta-Analysis Journal Article

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