Quality evaluation and preferences of healthcare services: the case of telemedicine in Sardinia
Title | Quality evaluation and preferences of healthcare services: the case of telemedicine in Sardinia |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Authors | Capecchi, S, Meleddu, M, Pulina, M |
Journal | Quality & Quantity |
Volume | 53 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 2339–2351 |
Abstract | This paper explores preferences towards cardiological e-health services, assessed on a representative quota sample of potential users in Sardinia, Italy. By a mixture model approach, it is possible to observe individual response behaviour expressed in terms of agreement and heterogeneity. While a substantial heterogeneity emerges for modes of consultation, the ranking of respondents’ preferences is clearly depicted for the location. The findings highlight a strong preference for a cardiological consultation at the family doctor and for the province of residence as a location. Notably, education and age are the covariates that most importantly affect choice processes. |
URL | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11135-018-0743-4 |
DOI | 10.1007/s11135-018-0743-4 |
Keywords | E-medicine, evaluation, Heterogeneity, mixture models |