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User involvement in Slovenian healthcare
Matic Kavcic1, Majda Pahor, Barbara Domajnko
1Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Journal of Health Organization and Management
|July 30, 2015
Summary
Patient involvement in Slovenia
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Health Services Research
- Patient Experience
Background:
- The organization of the Slovenian healthcare system has evolved significantly from its socialist origins.
- Post-transitional developments have influenced healthcare policies and legislation.
- Understanding user involvement requires examining macro, mezzo, and micro levels.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on current developments in user involvement in healthcare in Slovenia.
- To explore user involvement across different levels of the healthcare system.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of patient engagement in Slovenia.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive and exploratory case study design was utilized.
- Methods included a literature review and document analysis.
- Qualitative thematic analysis of interviews with healthcare stakeholders and patients was conducted.
Main Results:
- User involvement is generally accepted but not yet firmly embedded in the Slovenian healthcare system.
- The picture of user involvement is complex and sometimes ambivalent.
- Findings highlight challenges in fully integrating patient perspectives.
Conclusions:
- This study represents the first systematic qualitative research on patient involvement in Slovenia.
- The findings establish a foundation for future research on this topic.
- Further investigation is needed to fully understand and enhance user involvement practices.
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