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Survey study reveals older adults' willingness to travel for medical care, indicating variability by appointment type and personal traits.
The findings of this survey study suggest that older US adults were willing to travel for substantial durations before delaying or forgoing routine medical care, with important differences by appointment type and individual characteristics. Future research can explore willingness to travel for other types of medical appointments or procedures or for other populations.
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