Perceptions of the Family Medicine Clinic and Changes Therein among Long-Term Elderly Patients: a Qualitative Study

Key Points

• The study aims to understand the perceptions and changes in views regarding the Family Medicine Clinic among long-term elderly patients.
• Conducted qualitative interviews with long-term elderly patients
• Analyzed patient perspectives on Family Medicine Clinic
• Explored changes in perceptions over time
• Patients reported a deeper connection with the Family Medicine Clinic
• Changes in perceptions included improved trust and satisfaction
• Identified unique characteristics of Family Medicine Clinics in Japan