Patient Acceptability
Cross-source consensus on Patient Acceptability from 1 sources and 6 claims.
1 sources · 6 claims
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- Economic barriers, especially transportation costs, significantly limited patient access to laboratory services and medical appointments. — Acceptability and adoption of a multiparameter point-of-care testing (POCT) device in primary healthcare for non-communicable diseases in resourced-limited communities in Peru
- Patients valued POCT for fast results, quicker diagnosis and treatment, lower pain, and the need for less blood. — Acceptability and adoption of a multiparameter point-of-care testing (POCT) device in primary healthcare for non-communicable diseases in resourced-limited communities in Peru
- Some patients doubted POCT accuracy precisely because less blood was used, while others preferred conventional testing as more reliable for conditions such as diabetes. — Acceptability and adoption of a multiparameter point-of-care testing (POCT) device in primary healthcare for non-communicable diseases in resourced-limited communities in Peru
- In urban facilities, many patients waited until the next day to collect POCT results alongside conventional results, diminishing the perceived advantage of rapid testing. — Acceptability and adoption of a multiparameter point-of-care testing (POCT) device in primary healthcare for non-communicable diseases in resourced-limited communities in Peru
- Urban patients were particularly frustrated by long queues, the need to arrive early to secure appointments, and delays in receiving results. — Acceptability and adoption of a multiparameter point-of-care testing (POCT) device in primary healthcare for non-communicable diseases in resourced-limited communities in Peru
- Clear explanations from healthcare workers increased patient confidence in POCT, while absence of quality assurance and communication undermined trust. — Acceptability and adoption of a multiparameter point-of-care testing (POCT) device in primary healthcare for non-communicable diseases in resourced-limited communities in Peru