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Public opinion and purchasing.

A Richardson1, M Charny, S Hanmer-Lloyd

  • 1Bath Health Authority.

BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|March 14, 1992
PubMed
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A postal questionnaire effectively gathered public health priorities, revealing a desire for greater involvement in decision-making and better information on services. Residents prioritized kidney dialysis and clear treatment information over family planning.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Public Health Policy
  • Survey Methodology

Background:

  • Assessing public opinion on health services is crucial for effective policy development.
  • Understanding resident priorities, knowledge, and desired involvement in healthcare decisions is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of a postal questionnaire for gauging public health service opinions.
  • To identify resident priorities, knowledge gaps, and views on public participation in healthcare decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • A self-administered postal questionnaire was distributed to a random sample of 1500 residents.
  • Data collection involved assessing agreement with statements and the importance of various service aspects.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Empirical ApproachHealth Care and Public HealthNational Health Service

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  • A 49.2% response rate was achieved, with kidney dialysis (87%) and clear treatment information (76%) identified as high priorities.
  • Public knowledge of health services and finances was poor, yet 65% desired increased involvement in decision-making.
  • Over half (53%) would travel outside the district for reduced surgical wait times.

Conclusions:

  • Postal questionnaires are valuable tools for understanding public health priorities and perceptions.
  • Enhanced public information on health services, costs, and benefits is needed to foster greater participation in decision-making.