Key result
Medical competence and experience drives primary care selection, carrying ~17% relative weight in patient preferences.
Why the study?
Heart disease is a leading cause of death globally, necessitating quantitative analysis of clinical and demographic variables to identify high-risk patients for early prediction and prevention.
Cross-Sectional (n=103)
No
Effect estimate: Beta 0.3
p-value: p=<0.0001
Patient selection of family physicians is primarily driven by medical competence and humanistic attributes, highlighting the need to integrate interpersonal skills with clinical excellence.
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A 2025 study conducted a cross-sectional in Primary healthcare patients (n=103). Patient preferences (medical, behavioral, sociocultural, economic factors) was evaluated on Impact of patient preferences on choosing their family physician (Beta 0.3, p=<0.0001). Patient preferences significantly impact the selection of family physicians (p < 0.0001), with medical competence and experience being the most influential factor (17% relative weight).
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