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What matters most to the population in case of chronic conditions? Results from a discrete choice experiment in Italy

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  • Vainieri, Milena
  • Spataro, Veronica
  • De Rosis, Sabina
  • Quattrone, Filippo
  • Nuti, Sabina

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Relational continuity, care coordination, and teamwork are widely recognized as key components of quality in primary care. This study investigates population preferences regarding organizational models of primary care, with a particular focus on the roles of general practitioners, specialists, and nurses. A Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) was conducted through a nationwide online cross-sectional survey, employing a full factorial experimental design with 20 randomly selected choice sets to minimize cognitive burden. The attributes examined included coordination, relational continuity, and teamwork.

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  • Vainieri, Milena & Spataro, Veronica & De Rosis, Sabina & Quattrone, Filippo & Nuti, Sabina, 2025. "What matters most to the population in case of chronic conditions? Results from a discrete choice experiment in Italy," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 161(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:161:y:2025:i:c:s0168851025001757
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2025.105420
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