Home-Based Medical Care Service Motivation Among Medical Staff in Beijing, China: the Role of Institutional Support

Abstract

Background Home-based medical care services (HMCS) play a crucial role in China’s response to an aging population. Given the scarcity of quantitative research on motivating medical staff in relevant institutions, this study aimed to explore the impact of institutional support on motivating the provision of HMCS. Methods The medical staff involved in this study originated from seven community health service centers in Beijing. We utilized a self-designed questionnaire to conduct the survey, gathering socioeconomic information, institutional support for service delivery, as well as the frequency and types of services the respondents provided. Statistical analysis involved the one-way tests and multivariate regressions, and structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to enhance the results obtained from the regression analysis. Results A total of 673 valid questionnaires were considered, with 66.12% of respondents indicating their involvement in offering HMCS services and 51.86% reporting the provision of home-based treatment and care services. Upon adjusting for all covariates, multiple regression results highlighted that the establishment of a clear service pathway significantly influenced the motivation to provide services. Furthermore, the results obtained from SEM validated the findings derived from the regression analysis. Conclusion Standardized institutional support is an essential means of bolstering the motivation of medical staff to provide HMCS and deserves heightened attention from health administrators.

Home-Based Medical Care Service Motivation Among Medical Staff in Beijing, China: The Role of Institutional Support [Letter]

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We are writing to acknowledge the recent publication titled "Home-Based Medical Care Service Motivation Among Medical Staff in Beijing, China: The Role of Institutional Support" by Yutong Yang et al published in Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare for its valuable contribution to health research. 1 The study, which achieved a significant response rate of 66.12% among medical staff providing home-based medical care services, sheds light on the crucial role of institutional support in motivating healthcare professionals. The results showed that factors such as gender, position, job type, job title and years of experience were significantly associated with the provision of home medical care services.

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