Influence of Internet dissemination on hospital selection for benign surgical disease: A single center retrospective study

Lee, Sung Ryul; Koo, Bum Hwan; Byun, Geon Young; Lee, Seung-Geun; Kim, Myoung Jin; Hong, Soo Kyung; Kim, Su Yeon; Lee, Yu Jin

doi:10.1002/hpm.2545

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“…Previous studies have focused on the relationship between online health information and the healthcare choices of adult patients. Internet information spillover could change the choice of hospital in patients undergoing benign surgeries in Korea [ 14 ]. However, the impact of the Internet is limited because patients have different preferences for accessing healthcare information [ 15 ].…”

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The association between internet use and the choice of medical institution among Chinese older adults

Wang,

Cheng,

et al. 2024

BMC Geriatr

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Background As older people have complex medical needs and still encounter challenges in accessing online health information, the relationship between Internet use and the choice of medical institution made by them is unclear, and we aimed to examine this relationship. Methods Data from the newly released 2020 China Family Panel Survey database were used. Furthermore, we used descriptive statistics to analyze the background characteristics of the sample and a logistic regression model to estimate the impact of Internet use on the choice of medical institution made by older adults. We conducted a stratified analysis to explore the influence of different characteristics on the relationship between Internet use and the choice of medical institution. Results Totally 4,948 older adults were included. Multivariate logistic regression showed that, compared to non-Internet users, Internet users were less likely to choose community health service centers over general hospitals (P < 0.001, OR = 0.667, 95CI%: 0.558–0.797). The subgroup analyses found that Internet use only had an impact on the choice of medical institution in older adults aged 65–69 years, those with partners, those with primary or secondary education, those residing in urban areas, those without medical insurance, those with a self-rated health status as average or healthy, those with unchanged or better health trend, and those without chronic disease. The effect of Internet use on the choice of medical institution did not differ by sex, satisfaction, or trust in doctors. Conclusion Internet use may significantly affect older adults’ tendency to choose general hospitals to meet their daily medical needs. The subgroup analyses indicated that different characteristics of older people affected this association.

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The association between internet use and the choice of medical institution among Chinese older adults

Wang,

Cheng,

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BMC Geriatr

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“…Hospital selection is the first step for a patient to seek medical treatment, which is a complex process affected by many factors, including the patient's medical behavior, the location of the hospital, the hospital's medical competencies, and the general medical system ( 1 , 2 ). In the UK, general practitioners complete 90% of outpatient and emergency visits, and the referral rate by general practitioners to specialists is only 5% ( 3 , 4 ).…”

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3D Differential Equation Model for Patients' Choice of Hospital in China

Zhao

Jiang

Zhao

2022

Front. Public Health

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The number of patients in a hospital is a direct indicator of patients' choice of hospital, which is a complex process affected by many factors. Based on the national medical system and patients' preference for high-grade hospitals in China, this study establishes a three-dimensional differential equation model for calculating the time variation of the number of visits to three grades of hospitals. We performed a qualitative analysis of the system. We carried out a subsequent numerical simulation to analyze the impact on the system when the rate of leapfrog treatment and the maximum capacity of doctors and treatments changed. The results show that the sustainability of China's three levels of hospitals mainly depends on the level of hospital development. The strength of comprehensive health improvement at specific levels is the key to increasing the service efficiency of medical resources.

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Determinants of Online Medical Decisions for Older Parents: A Discrete Choice Experiment

Fan,

Song,

Zhang

et al. 2024

Sage Open

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This study investigates determinants of adult children’s medical decision preferences for their elderly parents, aiming to optimize healthcare service utilization. Seven influencing factors were identified and a discrete choice experiment was conducted. Data were analyzed with a binary logit regression model. Results highlight treatment effectiveness ( p < .001, OR = 5.945), physician attitude ( p < .001, OR = 2.740), hospital accessibility ( p < .001, OR = 2.136), waiting duration ( p < .001, OR = 1.604), and hospital rank ( p = .001, OR = 1.409) as key concerns when deciding medical care for older parents. Physician title and online health insurance reimbursement showed no significance. Chinese adult children tend to rationally choose primary healthcare centers and Grade II hospitals for effective therapy and doctor-patient communication, suggesting investments in these facilities to enhance healthcare delivery within a hierarchical medical system.

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Influence of Internet dissemination on hospital selection for benign surgical disease: A single center retrospective study

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The association between internet use and the choice of medical institution among Chinese older adults

The association between internet use and the choice of medical institution among Chinese older adults

3D Differential Equation Model for Patients' Choice of Hospital in China

Determinants of Online Medical Decisions for Older Parents: A Discrete Choice Experiment

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