Factors considered by patients in provider selection for elective specialty surgery: A questionnaire-based survey

Aydın, Mehmet; Gökcen, H. Bahadır

doi:10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.07.007

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“…The findings are consistent with the study by Aydin et al, which reported that the recommendation by former patients primarily dictated the choice of a physician by patients [18]. Furthermore, in a US study, a high proportion of patients preferred to seek reputable healthcare providers' services [19].…”

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The Influence of Modern Social Media on Dermatologist Selection by Patients

Albeshri¹,

Alharithy²,

Altalhab³

et al. 2020

Cureus

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Social media have become the platform of choice for people seeking immediate access to information. They have become so ubiquitous and pervasive that many people are using them to research health care providers and communicate with them about their issues. This study looks into this phenomenon, focusing on how it affects people's thinking when deciding which doctor to see for skin-related concerns. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients at Derma Clinic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using a validated self-administered questionnaire. A total of 365 patients were included in the analysis. Results Out of 365 participants, 44.9% visited the center for medical purposes, while 45.8% visited for cosmetic purposes. Sixty-six percent of the participants (n=241) went to a dermatologist they knew, and only 21% of those participants knew their dermatologist from social media (Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and Telegram). About 44.54% preferred to know more about their dermatologists from Twitter, followed by Instagram 27.96%, Snapchat 24.64%, and Facebook 2.84%. A significant proportion of Instagram users came to the dermatology clinic for cosmetic purposes. Conclusion As per the findings of this study, we found the highest preferred way of knowing the doctor for medical or cosmetic purposes was through a friend, followed by a family member and social media. Although most of the participants still preferred to visit a dermatologist based on their friend's recommendation, social media offer patients a platform upon which to launch their search for a dermatologist. Among social media users, patients who visit dermatology clinics for medical reasons preferred Twitter, while those who came for cosmetic reasons preferred Instagram to follow their doctors, underlining the importance of aesthetic dermatology as a visual field.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

The Influence of Modern Social Media on Dermatologist Selection by Patients

Albeshri¹,

Alharithy²,

Altalhab³

et al. 2020

Cureus

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“…insbesondere die mediale Erscheinungsform des Arztes bzw. der Einrichtung von Bedeutung für die Patienten ist [28][29][30]. Entscheidend wird zukünftig sein, dass Mediziner und andere Akteure im Gesundheitswesen verantwortungsvoll in sozialen Medien agieren, übertriebene Selbstvermarktung vermeiden und bedürfnisorientiert auf Patienten eingehen.…”

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Generation „Social Media“ – Nutzung moderner Medien zum Informationsgewinn bezüglich Sportverletzungen

Enz

Schöffl

Simon

et al. 2021

Sportverletz Sportschaden

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Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Die Nutzung digitaler Medien ist in nahezu allen Bereich des täglichen Lebens zur Normalität geworden. Ziel dieser Arbeit war es zu analysieren, inwieweit verletzte Sportler Online-Medien nutzen, um Informationen über Sportverletzungen oder deren Prävention zu erhalten. Material und Methoden Zwischen 07/2017 und 12/2019 wurden im Klettersport sowohl Freizeit- als auch Wettkampfsportler nach ihrer Nutzung verschiedener Medien mit Hinblick auf die Bereiche Sportmedizin und Prävention befragt. Ergebnisse 488 Athleten wurden in die Studie eingeschlossen (70,9 % männlich, 29,1 % weiblich, 33,2 ± 10,3 (13–71) Jahre). 69,9 % der Athleten nutzen online verfügbare medizinische Inhalte, wobei die Videoplattform YouTube am häufigsten zur spezifischen Suche verwendet wird (24,4 %). Jüngere Athleten (< 30 Jahre) nutzen Videoplattformen deutlich häufiger als ältere Athleten (p = 0,011). Sportspezifische Literatur wird von der Altersgruppe 30.–50. Lebensjahr am häufigsten verwendet (37,4 %). Die Altersgruppe > 50 Jahre nutzt dieses Medium signifikant seltener (18,8 %; p = 0,013). Wettkampfathleten nutzen signifikant häufiger webbasierte medizinische Inhalte als Freizeitathleten (p = 0,005). Das generelle Interesse an Verletzungsprophylaxe ist groß, wobei Wettkampfathleten häufiger entsprechende Inhalte nutzen. Fast 9 % aller befragten Patienten begaben sich aufgrund ihrer Online-Recherchearbeit in eine entsprechende sportorthopädische Einrichtung. Zusammenfassung Internetbasierte medizinische Informationen werden von 69,9 % der Athleten genutzt, die Videoplattform YouTube wird am häufigsten verwendet. Videoplattformen und sportspezifische Literatur werden von jüngeren Athleten deutlich häufiger als von älteren Athleten genutzt. Webbasierte medizinische Inhalte werden von Wettkampfathleten signifikant häufiger aufgerufen als von Freizeitathleten. Das generelle Interesse an Verletzungsprophylaxe ist groß, wobei Wettkampfathleten häufiger entsprechende Inhalte nutzen bzw. suchen.

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“…One of the most significant decisions patients make occurs when selecting a provider for their medical needs ( 3 , 4 ). Many consider this choice to impact the course of their treatment, and ultimately, their health outcomes ( 3 , 4 ). Before deciding on a provider, patients can consider multiple factors and use various sources of information to inform their choice ( 5 ).…”

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Choosing a Provider: What Factors Matter Most to Consumers and Patients?

Kozikowski¹,

Morton-Rias²,

Mauldin³

et al. 2022

Journal of Patient Experience

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Enhancing consumer and patient choice has been proposed as a means to improve care quality and reduce health-related costs. Choosing a medical provider is one of the most critical and often complex decisions patients make about their health care. We investigated the perceived importance of factors patients may consider when selecting a practitioner and if rated importance of the factors varies with their characteristics and prior experiences with different types of clinicians (physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners). Participants most often identified medical license, certification, and whether the provider accepts the patients’ health insurance as important, while provider type, others’ recommendations, and online reviews were among the least important. We found wide-ranging differences based on patient characteristics. Prior experience with providers was also a strong determinant of patterns of factors patients considered valuable. Policy-makers, health systems, insurers, and providers need to take into account that patients rely on a range of factors that vary based on their distinct needs, backgrounds, and previous experiences—requiring tailored information to make more informed decisions.

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Factors considered by patients in provider selection for elective specialty surgery: A questionnaire-based survey

Cited by 16 publications

References 32 publications

The Influence of Modern Social Media on Dermatologist Selection by Patients

The Influence of Modern Social Media on Dermatologist Selection by Patients

Generation „Social Media“ – Nutzung moderner Medien zum Informationsgewinn bezüglich Sportverletzungen

Choosing a Provider: What Factors Matter Most to Consumers and Patients?

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