Waiting time information in the Italian NHS: A citizen perspective

Rosis, Sabina De; Guidotti, Elisa; Zuccarino, Sara; Venturi, Giulia

doi:10.1016/j.healthpol.2020.05.012

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“…The readability analysis showed that online information on COVID-19 vaccination is difficult to understand for citizens with low and medium levels of education as texts are characterized by difficult words and sentences. These results are similar to those observed in previous studies on waiting time information texts published on public healthcare organization websites [ 25 , 31 ]. Beyond this linguistic complexity, the negative readability results could be partially explained by the absence of a healthcare glossary for measuring the text readability (i.e., specific terms, most recurrent words), thus overestimating the difficulty of texts at the grammatical level [57] .…”

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“…Significant variability in COVID-19 information disclosure was observed across the analyzed websites. Previous research on online waiting time information disclosure as well as on health digital services provided evidence of significant variability both within and between region/LHA websites in Italy [ 25 , 47 ].…”

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“…The national government is responsible for the identification of core health benefits that should be equally granted across the country and distributes funds to the regions. Regional governments supervise, organize and supply healthcare services jointly with preventive and health promotion services (e.g., vaccination services) [25] . The local level guarantees the delivery of primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services, together with preventive and health promotion services.…”

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“…The selected websites were analyzed through a common grid [See Attachment 1. ], based on our previous studies [ 25 , 31 ] and adapted according to the Italian guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination [ 26 , 27 ]. The grid was populated by thirty variables, grouped into three macro areas, according to the online communication dimensions of interest.…”

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“…Given the multilevel organisation of the INHS [37] and the relevance of policies adopted at regional level, it is important to focus on the analysis of those managerial tools regions have adopted to foster biosimilar penetration and to conduct preliminary evaluations of the results reached.…”

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Effective tools to manage biosimilars prescription: The Italian experience

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Attanasio³

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Health Policy and Technology

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Introduction: Biosimilars represent both a clinical and a financial opportunity. However, low biosimilar penetration has been observed across Europe. Italy has registered a high and increasing biosimilars uptake, but not uniform across regions. Objectives:The paper aims to describe different managerial tools that can be leveraged to exploit the biosimilars' potential. A focus on Italy and the Tuscany region will be specifically carried out. Furthermore, this research is intended to propose some preliminary considerations about the most effective measures to support biosimilars' uptake.Methods: This article is based on both desk research and on action research. A desk research was carried out to explore the existing international and national literature on the measures implemented to promote biosimilars' penetration. The action research concerned a longitudinal cooperation project between the Management and Health Laboratory of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa and the Drugs and Appropriateness Policy Sector of Tuscany Region. The activity saw the direct involvement of the Management and Health Laboratory in supporting the regional pharmaceutical governance in managing biosimilars' penetration.Results: Several demand and supply side policies to foster biosimilar penetration have been implemented both at national and regional levels. In Italy, most regions have adopted specific biosimilar policies at different moments and with heterogeneous contents. The Tuscan Regional Health System implemented three main measures: formal top-down, bottom-up and "mixed" measures. The strategy was effective in increasing biosimilar uptake. The success is probably associated with its comprehensive approach and to the coherence of the different measures it was composed of.

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Setting priorities in outpatient cardiovascular care to guarantee equitable access: the case of Tuscany region

Benedetto,

De Vita,

Nuti

2024

Res Health Serv Reg

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Universal healthcare systems orient their actions towards promoting, restoring, and improving public health with a particular focus on the need to guarantee equitable access to care. Unwarranted variation in healthcare delivery poses significant challenges to health systems globally, impacting quality of care, financial sustainability, and equity of access. It is therefore important to assist healthcare management in measuring unwarranted variation in order to prioritise intervention strategies to ensure continuity of care and equity. Through an investigation of geographical variation in visit rates and waiting times, the study identifies vulnerable health districts which need priority interventions for patients with cardiovascular disease in the Tuscany region (Italy). Furthermore, a benchmarking-based method for identifying a quantitative estimate of the supply gap to be reduced is proposed. Results illustrate variation in visit rates and waiting times across local health districts in 2021, with some districts experiencing substantially lower rates and longer waiting times compared to the regional median. To address this gap, two targeted interventions aimed at increasing visit volumes and reduced waiting times through advanced training activities, technology integration, and multidisciplinary collaborations are presented. This study contributes to the topic of unwarranted variation by highlighting the necessity of tailored interventions to address diverse healthcare challenges across heterogeneous geographical areas. As healthcare systems globally navigate evolving complexities, the findings and tools presented here offer valuable guidance for policymakers and managers, aiming towards more equitable, efficient, and responsive healthcare services.

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Waiting time information in the Italian NHS: A citizen perspective

Cited by 9 publications

References 33 publications

COVID-19 vaccinations: An overview of the Italian national health system's online communication from a citizen perspective

COVID-19 vaccinations: An overview of the Italian national health system's online communication from a citizen perspective

Effective tools to manage biosimilars prescription: The Italian experience

Setting priorities in outpatient cardiovascular care to guarantee equitable access: the case of Tuscany region

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