Quality evaluation and preferences of healthcare services: the case of telemedicine in Sardinia

Stefania Capecchi (), Marta Meleddu () and Manuela Pulina
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Stefania Capecchi: University of Naples Federico II

Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, 2019, vol. 53, issue 5, No 6, 2339-2351

Abstract: Abstract This paper explores preferences towards cardiological e-health services, assessed on a representative quota sample of potential users in Sardinia, Italy. By a mixture model approach, it is possible to observe individual response behaviour expressed in terms of agreement and heterogeneity. While a substantial heterogeneity emerges for modes of consultation, the ranking of respondents’ preferences is clearly depicted for the location. The findings highlight a strong preference for a cardiological consultation at the family doctor and for the province of residence as a location. Notably, education and age are the covariates that most importantly affect choice processes.

Keywords: E-medicine; Evaluation; Heterogeneity; Mixture models (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1007/s11135-018-0743-4

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