Accessible and affordable healthcare? Views of Australians with and without chronic conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With 50% of Australians having chronic disease, health consumer views are an important barometer of the 'health' of the healthcare system for system improvement and sustainability.

Aims

To describe the views of Australian health consumers with and without chronic conditions when accessing healthcare.

Methods

A survey of a representative sample of 1024 Australians aged over 18 years, distributed electronically and incorporating standardised questions and questions co-designed with consumers.

Results

Respondents were aged 18-88 years (432 males, 592 females) representing all states and territories, and rural and urban locations. General practices (84.6%), pharmacies (62.1%) and public hospitals (32.9%) were the most frequently accessed services. Most c

SUBMITTER: Zurynski Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8361684 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature