Determinants and disparities in access to paediatricians in Poland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that determine the differences in the distribution and workload of paediatricians in Poland. This research, specific to conditions found within Poland, will help further advance knowledge in this area. Data were derived from the database of Statistics Poland. The level of convergence of the phenomenon studied was analysed. The paediatricians' accessibility index was ascertained and its spatial diversity examined. The level of correlation of patients treated per paediatrician was analysed in relation to indices of urbanisation, availability of paediatricians and disposable income.

Results

A moderate variation of patients treated per paediatrician was found and the conditional convergence of the investigated phen

SUBMITTER: Zienkiewicz T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9044810 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature