The influence of waiting times and sociopolitical variables on public trust in healthcare: A cross-sectional study of the NHS in England.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to assess factors influencing public trust in the National Health Service (NHS) in England, focusing on the impact of waiting times in Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments and for GP-to-specialist cancer referrals.

Study design

A cross-sectional survey-based research design was employed, covering the period from July 2022 to July 2023.

Methods

Data were collected through YouGov surveys, yielding 7415 responses. Our analysis is based on 6952 of these responses which we were able to aggregate to 42 NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) for A&E waiting times and 106 ICB sub-units for cancer referral times. Multiple regression analysis was conducted, with the dependent variable being trust in the NHS.

Results

Waiting times for A&E and cance

SUBMITTER: Dorussen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10963311 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature