Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2017;10(4):31-36

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1674-2982.2017.04.006

The influencing factors of vertical rural health services integration in Jiangsu Province: Based on factor analytic method

Mingjie WEI ; Xueyi LIU ; Dongfu QIAN

Keywords

Rural area; Healthcare service; Vertical integration; Factor analytic method

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective: In order to better understand the influencing factors of vertical rural health services integration and put forward policy suggestions for its sustainable development.Methods: 288 residents were investigated through questionnaire survey in three sample areas of Jiangsu province in August 2015.Results: In this study, 4 common factors have been found, namely organizational management, incentive mechanism, policy and supporting measures, as well as information sharing and business communication.The overall scores given by health managers, doctors and nurses, and public healthcare professionals were 0.03, 0.04 and-0.02 respectively.Conclusions: Therefore, in order to succeed, it is very necessary to introduce targeted supporting policies, establish a mutual communication mechanism, and make an effective incentive mechanism.