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Akbari-Sari A, Ahmadi B, Moradi-Joo M, Arabi A, Seyed-Nezhad M. Factors Affecting the Acceptance of the Referral System by Patients:
A Qualitative Study. sjsph 2022; 19 (4) :365-384
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1- Ph.D. Professor, Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Ph.D. Associated Professor, Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Ph.D. Student, National Center for Health Insurance Research, Tehran, Iran
4- MD. Iran Health Insurance Organization, Tehran, Iran
5- Ph.D. Student, Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Ph.D. Associated Professor, Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Ph.D. Student, National Center for Health Insurance Research, Tehran, Iran
4- MD. Iran Health Insurance Organization, Tehran, Iran
5- Ph.D. Student, Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract: (1482 Views)
Background and Aim: Referral system is one of the principles and foundations of primary health care services. One of the most important challenges and problems of the referral system is the lack of knowledge of people and patients of its nature, services and benefits. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors affecting the acceptance of the referral system by patients.
Materials and Methods: This was a qualitative study conducted in 2021 using the framework (structural) analysis method. The participants were 18 experts in the field of referral system and 14 patients referred to the outpatient and inpatient wards of Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex in Tehran selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected by Semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the MAXQDA.
Results: Based on the findings in this study, Factors influencing the acceptance of the referral system by patients were found to be the following: (1). Factors related to the stewardship and governance of the health system (responsibility and accountability, appropriate levels of health services, patient-centered care, and rules and regulations); (2). Factors related to the health services access (financial, physical and cultural); (3). Factors related to service providers (trusting healthcare staff, professional skills of service providers, and their behavioral and communication skills); (4). Factors related to the service delivery process (quality of service delivery, attention to patients' wants and needs, use of technology in service delivery, monitoring service delivery, and service coverage); (5). factors related to the recipients of the services (satisfaction, education, awareness and communication).
Conclusion: Considering the importance and key role of patients in the success of the referral system, health planners and policy makers should pay special attention to the factors identified in this study.
Materials and Methods: This was a qualitative study conducted in 2021 using the framework (structural) analysis method. The participants were 18 experts in the field of referral system and 14 patients referred to the outpatient and inpatient wards of Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex in Tehran selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected by Semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the MAXQDA.
Results: Based on the findings in this study, Factors influencing the acceptance of the referral system by patients were found to be the following: (1). Factors related to the stewardship and governance of the health system (responsibility and accountability, appropriate levels of health services, patient-centered care, and rules and regulations); (2). Factors related to the health services access (financial, physical and cultural); (3). Factors related to service providers (trusting healthcare staff, professional skills of service providers, and their behavioral and communication skills); (4). Factors related to the service delivery process (quality of service delivery, attention to patients' wants and needs, use of technology in service delivery, monitoring service delivery, and service coverage); (5). factors related to the recipients of the services (satisfaction, education, awareness and communication).
Conclusion: Considering the importance and key role of patients in the success of the referral system, health planners and policy makers should pay special attention to the factors identified in this study.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Public Health
Received: 2022/07/3 | Accepted: 2022/03/19 | Published: 2022/07/6
Received: 2022/07/3 | Accepted: 2022/03/19 | Published: 2022/07/6
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