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.
Quality evaluation and preferences of healthcare services: the case of telemedicine in Sardinia / Capecchi, S; Meleddu, M; Pulina, M. - In: QUALITY & QUANTITY. - ISSN 0033-5177. - 53:5(2019), pp. 2339-2351. [10.1007/s11135-018-0743-4]
Quality evaluation and preferences of healthcare services: the case of telemedicine in Sardinia
Meleddu MInvestigation
;Pulina MProject Administration
2019-01-01
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.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.