Long‐ and short‐term frequent attenders' perceptions of patient‐centredness in Finnish primary healthcare: A cross‐sectional survey and the equivalence of the factor structure of the 36‐item patient‐centred primary care instrument

Author:

Moona Huhtakangas1ORCID,Mimmi Tolvanen2,Helvi Kyngäs1,Outi Kanste1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, Faculty of Medicine University of Oulu Oulu Finland

2. Northern Finland Birth Cohort, Faculty of Medicine University of Oulu Oulu Finland

Abstract

AbstractAimThe study aimed to compare long‐ and short‐term frequent attenders' (FAs) perceptions of patient‐centredness and to assess the equivalence of the factor structure of patient‐centred primary care (PCPC) instrument for long‐ and short‐term FAs.MethodsA cross‐sectional survey of long‐term (n = 234) and short‐term (n = 261) FAs within the primary healthcare of one city in Finland. The data collected in January–July 2020 via ‘the 36‐item PCPC instrument’ were analysed using Pearson's chi‐squared test, Mann–Whitney U‐test, Cronbach's alpha, and multigroup confirmatory factor analysis (MGCFA).ResultsLong‐term FAs had worse perceptions of patient‐centredness than short‐term FAs across all subscales: patients’ preferences, physical comfort, coordination of care, continuity and transition, emotional support, access to care, information and education, and family and friends. The MGCFA indicated a good fit for the predicted eight‐factor model.ConclusionsLong‐term FAs’ care needs are currently not being met, indicating the need for considering how the way healthcare services are arranged and care is provided affects prolonged and high care needs. Various dimensions of patient‐centredness need to be addressed when developing not only FAs’ care but also wider service paths. A distinction should be made between long‐ and short‐term frequent attendance when identifying and addressing FAs’ service needs.

Publisher

Wiley

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