Administrative burdens in medical appointments: Experiences of compliance costs among citizens with poor health
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Several studies have shown that socioeconomically disadvantaged citizens experience more administrative burdens in their interactions with the public sector. However, there is still limited knowledge – both in Denmark and internationally – about citizens’ experiences of burdens in their encounters with the healthcare system. This article explores whether citizens with poor health or poor mental well-being experience higher compliance costs when visiting their doctor. The analysis is based on the Danish segment of the European Quality of Life Survey, which includes a representative sample of 1,020 Danes. The results indicate that both poor health and poor psychological well-being are associated with higher perceived compliance costs. However, there is no support for the expectation that individuals with both poor health and poor mental well-being experience particularly many administrative burdens.
Source: Politica
Author: Aske Halling
Language: English
Subfield: Finance
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404844885