Why Do Patients Seek Diagnose Dis-accordance With Hierarchical Medical System Related Policies in Tertiary Hospitals? A Qualitative Study in Shanghai From the Perspective of Physicians
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH(2022)
摘要
BackgroundAlthough the Hierarchical Medical System has been utilized in China for many years, it is inadequate for guiding patients in adopting appropriate diagnose-seeking behaviors in accordance with related policies. This study examined how patients' diagnose-seeking behavior in tertiary hospitals that is dis-accordance with Hierarchical Medical System related policy ("DSB-dis-accordance") arise and ways to guide patients away from such behaviors, both from the perspective of physicians. MethodsA qualitative study based on a mixed method including in-depth interviews and grounded theory. Twenty-seven physicians with more than 2 years of experience serving in tertiary hospitals of Shanghai were involved after reviewing the related purposes and requirements. Patients' "DSB-dis-accordance" was studied from the perspective of physicians. ResultsPatient-related factors (habits, trust, and knowledge), physician-related factors (conservative preference, risk avoidance), and system-related factors (accessibility, operability) affected patients' diagnose-seeking behavior. ConclusionsPatient-related, physician-related, and system-related factors affecting patients' diagnose-seeking behaviors in tertiary hospitals should be addressed by investing more health resources in lower-level hospitals, enhancing dissemination of health-related and policy-related knowledge, refining the classification of diseases, incentivizing physicians, and developing appropriate follow-up measures. Physicians could then become more involved in guiding patients' "DSB-dis-accordance," thereby benefitting development of the Hierarchical Medical System in China.
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diagnose-seeking behavior, tertiary hospitals, Hierarchical Medical System, reasons, qualitative study, grounded theory
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