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Patients' sense of gain experience and its influencing factors: a cross-sectional study in Foshan, China.
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objectivesPatients' sense of gain experience (PSGE) is the comprehensive feeling throughout the treatment process, which is a critical benchmark for evaluating comprehensive medical and health system reform in China. This study aims to assess the current status of PSGE in public hospitals and identify important associated factors, providing evidence-based recommendations for improving healthcare services.
designThis was a cross-sectional study conducted from October to November 2023.
settingA total of 14 public hospitals in Foshan, Guangdong Province, China.
participantsThere were 3223 responses, including 1592 from outpatients and 1631 from inpatients. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURE: PSGE was assessed across five domains: time accessibility, service accessibility, cost affordability, patient participation and efficacy predictability. Participants were also asked to provide an overall rating of the PSGE.
resultsThe overall score for PSGE was 4.47±0.53 (mean±SD), with service accessibility receiving the highest score (4.68±0.50) and affordability the lowest (4.17±0.86). Secondary hospitals scored an overall PSGE of 4.55±0.50, while tertiary hospitals scored 4.42±0.54. Key factors associated with PSGE were overall satisfaction (β=0.164, p<0.001), treatment satisfaction (β=0.187, p<0.001), satisfaction with medical reforms (β=0.149, p<0.001), patient loyalty (β=0.072, p=0.001) and hospital reputation (β=0.223, p<0.001).
conclusionsThis study found that patients reported a positive PSGE with service accessibility but reported a less positive PSGE with cost affordability. A tier-based disparity was evident, with secondary hospitals outperforming tertiary hospitals in overall PSGE outcome. Stronger PSGE was positively associated with higher scores in overall satisfaction, treatment satisfaction, satisfaction with medical reforms, patient loyalty and hospital reputation. Demographic and institutional factors, such as hospital level, patient type and household registration, were associated with the PSGE. Efforts can be focused on enhancing clinicians' willingness and competence in discussing treatment costs during clinical encounters. It is essential for policymakers to address disparities in healthcare experiences among patient groups across hospital tiers to advance equitable, patient-centred systems.
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