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¹Department of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts.

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Public opinion on point-of-care (POC) tests has improved since 2020. However, concerns about POC test affordability and result reliability remain significant barriers to widespread adoption.

Keywords:

Access to care Covid-19 Health equity Insurance Laboratory testing Medical devices Point-of-care technologies Survey

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Medical Diagnostics

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Point-of-care (POC) tests were infrequently used outside healthcare settings before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public perception and acceptance of POC tests are not well understood, especially concerning pandemic-driven changes.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess public preferences for point-of-care testing (POCT) benefits and concerns.
To compare public opinion on POCT from 2020 to 2022.

Main Methods:

A validated survey was administered to 292 uncompensated volunteers between June and September 2022.
Linear regression analysis compared average response scores (ARSs) from 2020 and 2022.

Main Results:

Respondents agreed with all 16 POCT benefits assessed in 2022.
Top concerns included potential lack of insurance coverage (ARS 0.9) and test result reliability (ARS 0.1).
Eight significant trends in POCT benefits and harms were observed between 2020 and 2022.

Conclusions:

Public favorability towards POC tests has increased over time.
Persistent concerns regarding cost and accuracy need to be addressed by stakeholders.
Developing reliable and affordable POC tests is crucial for improving healthcare access.