Outcomes analysis for the family doctor contact system and outpatient coordination system in Qingdao
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6672.2013.02.016
- VernacularTitle:青岛家庭医生联系人和门诊统筹制度效果分析
- Author:
Sigui HUANG
;
Jingzhu QIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Family doctor contact system;
Outpatient coordination system;
Outcomes;
Time series analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration
2013;(2):127-130
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study outcomes of the family doctor contact system and outpatient coordination system in Qingdao.Methods Random selection of 400 community residents and 576 outpatients for a questionnaire survey,using t tests and time series analysis.The purpose is to analyze the number of insured workers,community referrals,costs of hospitalization and the proportion of out-of-pocket payment,and impacts on community healthcare services.Results Number of insured works increased year by year,up to 1,739,931 in 2010.The proportion of community referred hospitalization was raised to 56.97% in 2010 and increased 54.26% compared to 2007.Hospitalization costs and the proportion of out-of-pocket payment were reduced.Conclusion The family doctor contact system and outpatient coordination system in Qingdao proved a success,as the practices were highly popular among the employees,and benefited community health centers as well,making it worthwhile to promote.