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2021 Patient Preferences for Point of Care Testing Survey: More Acceptance and Less Concern
Craig M Lilly1,2,3,4,5, Ziyue Wang4, Denise Dunlap6,7
1Departments of Medicine, Worcester, MA, USA.
The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine
|September 12, 2022
Summary
Community members strongly support point-of-care tests (POCTs), especially accurate and convenient in-home options. Public opinion indicates growing acceptance and demand for accessible POCTs, with insurance coverage being a key concern.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Community member opinions offer insights into end-user perceptions of point-of-care test (POCT) value.
- Understanding user perspectives is crucial for developing effective POCTs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess community members' evolving opinions on POCT characteristics and value.
- To compare POCT perceptions between 2020 and 2021.
Main Methods:
- A validated 45-item English-language survey was administered to uncompensated volunteers.
- Survey responses from 1264 participants in 2021 were compared to 2020 data.
Main Results:
- Respondents in 2021 agreed with all 14 potential benefits of POCTs.
- Lack of insurance coverage was the only concern with agreement; other concerns showed disagreement, increasing from 2020.
- Higher POCT exposure, particularly in the East, correlated with stronger public support.
Conclusions:
- Strong community support exists for accurate, convenient, affordable, and accessible in-home POCTs with immediate results.
- POCTs empower patients and caregivers in managing health and engaging with physicians.
- Addressing insurance coverage is key to broader POCT adoption.
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