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Analysis of the status quo of the Elderly's demands of medical and elderly care combination in the underdeveloped regions of Western China and its influencing factors: a case study of Lanzhou
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Low Awareness, High Demand: Elderly in Lanzhou Want Medically-Boosted Senior Care (But Don't Know It Exists)
Despite low awareness of the combined medical and elderly care service model (8.13%), more than half of the elderly surveyed in Lanzhou, China (51.53%), expressed a need for such services. The number of children, type of medical insurance, and willingness to pay were identified as significant factors influencing this demand.
Possible Conflicts of Interest
This study was funded by multiple sources, including the Postdoctoral Science Foundation, National research project development plan of Gansu Provincial Hospital, Scientific research fund project of Gansu Provincial Hospital, and Lanzhou Chengguan District Science and Technology plan project. While the authors declare no competing interests, potential biases related to funding sources cannot be entirely ruled out.
Identified Weaknesses
Limited generalizability
The study is limited to Lanzhou, China, and may not be generalizable to other regions or populations.
Cross-sectional design
The cross-sectional design limits the ability to infer causality between the identified factors and the demand for combined medical and elderly care.
Self-reported data
The study relies on self-reported data, which may be subject to recall bias and social desirability bias.
Lack of validation
The questionnaire used in the study was adapted from other sources but not specifically validated for the target population, which may raise questions about the reliability and validity of the findings.
Rating Explanation
This study provides valuable insights into the demand for combined medical and elderly care services among the elderly in Lanzhou. The large sample size is a strength. However, the cross-sectional design, reliance on self-reported data, and lack of questionnaire validation limit the strength of causal inferences and generalizability. Additionally, the potential for funding-related biases slightly lowers the rating.
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Analysis of the status quo of the Elderly's demands of medical and elderly care combination in the underdeveloped regions of Western China and its influencing factors: a case study of Lanzhou
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