Journal of Korean Academy of Rural Health Nursing (한국농촌간호학회지)
- Volume 8 Issue 1
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- Pages.5-12
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- 2013
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- 1975-8677(pISSN)
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- 2765-2947(eISSN)
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A Study of Health Care Service Utilization and Health Behavior among Medical Aid Beneficiaries In Terms of Whether to Apply a Designated Doctor System
의료급여대상자의 의료이용형태와 건강행위에 관한 연구 - 선택병의원제 적용여부를 중심으로 -
- Choi, Jeong-Myung (Department of Nursing, Suwon Science College)
- 최정명 (수원과학대학교 간호학과)
- Received : 2013.02.25
- Accepted : 2013.04.21
- Published : 2013.06.28
Abstract
Purpose: This research was a survey to ascertain whether there are differences in opinion about designated doctors and hospitals, type of health care service utilized and health behavior between people who have applied to be Medical Aid Beneficiaries, but not using the Designated Doctor System. Method: The participants were from three groups, application for two years, one year and non-appliers. Data collection was done by Medical Care Client Managers through in-depth interviews using a structured questionnaire. Results: The participants expressed no negative effect of the designated doctor system in relation to designated doctor, hospital or health behavior but there was a significant effect in type of health care service utilized. Conclusion: In the future, the commitment of Medical Care Client Managers is important, but the role of health care providers will be emphasized in order to sustain the effectiveness of the health care system under the Designated Doctor System.