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Relating satisfaction with access to utilization of services.

J W Thomas, R Penchansky

    Medical Care
    |June 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Health services research shows that patient access impacts healthcare use, but general findings are unclear. Segmenting populations by demographics reveals significant relationships between access satisfaction and service utilization.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Healthcare Access and Utilization
    • Patient Behavior Analysis

    Background:

    • The assumption that poorer health care access leads to less appropriate care is widely held.
    • However, recent research has not consistently supported this, leaving the access-use relationship unclear.
    • Existing studies often generalize findings across entire populations, potentially masking subgroup differences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between patient satisfaction with access and healthcare service utilization.
    • To determine if segmenting the population by demographic characteristics reveals significant access-use relationships.
    • To explore the role of patient perceptions and beliefs in health behavior.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of interview data from a patient population.
    • Segmentation of the population into homogeneous subgroups based on age, sex, and other characteristics.
    • Examination of relationships between satisfaction with specific dimensions of access and service use within these subgroups.

    Main Results:

    • Significant relationships between satisfaction with access and healthcare service use were identified when analyzing population segments separately.
    • Dissatisfaction with particular access dimensions proved more salient for certain patient groups than others.
    • Patient beliefs and perceptions emerged as key determinants of health behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • Generalizing access-use relationships across all patients may obscure important subgroup variations.
    • A segmented approach, considering demographic homogeneity, is crucial for understanding the impact of access on healthcare utilization.
    • Patient-centered factors, including perceptions of access, significantly influence health-seeking behaviors.

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