<0.001) were all independent factors influencing rehabilitation physicians' downward referral behavior. Conclusions Rehabilitation physicians' downward referral behavior is influenced by institutional nature,clinical experience,patient volume,referral system awareness,confidence in referral decisions,and referral intention.To enhance referral efficiency and promote the balanced development of rehabilitation services within the hierarchical medical system,this paper proposes the following recommendations:improving bidirectional referral policies,optimizing medical insurance payment structures,strengthening rehabilitation physician training,and encouraging public-private collaboration.
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