International medical Tourists’ expectations and behavioral intention towards health resorts in Malaysia

Meng, Chung Kin; Piaralal, Shishi Kumar; Islam, Md Aminul; Yusof, Mohd Faizal Bin; Chowdhury, Rubaiyat Shaimom

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19721

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“…The reason and decision for travel encompasses both the patients and the ones who accompany them. Meng et al [34], mention that Medical tourism and the destination go together and that the destination itself can play a major part in the healing process. Coelho [35], points out the importance required in the quest to achieve success as being a developed and focused strategic planning designed to appeal to both international and domestic tourism.…”

Section: Medical Tourism Facilitiesmentioning

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Therapeutic Environment Design Elements in Malaysia's Medical Tourism Accommodations: An Observation Study

Faraj,

Siow,

Maruthaveeran

2024

IJSDP

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This study evaluates the design elements for healthcare environments that prioritize patients' physical and psychological well-being in the Malaysian healthcare system, specifically focusing on medical tourism accommodations. In Malaysia, private hospitals often lack onsite accommodations and instead collaborate with nearby hotels. This research examines four hotels frequently recommended by multiple hospitals, using a qualitative observational method to observe and gather meaningful insights systematically. The study reveals that while existing designs have positively impacted the medical tourism industry, there is room for improvement. Interior environment design, encompassing elements such as lighting, ventilation, color schemes, noise management, furniture selection, and room layouts, is pivotal in promoting patients' health and recovery. Furthermore, incorporating natural elements such as landscapes, vegetation, and water features proves effective in enhancing the overall patient experience and reducing stress. The study emphasizes the importance of considering the surrounding environment, particularly in urban areas, where tourism benefits should align with medical tourists' health and recovery needs. In conclusion, this research contributes a conceptual framework for developing guidelines to design accommodations with therapeutic qualities. These guidelines can potentially enhance the well-being of medical tourists and further strengthen the growth of the medical tourism sector in Malaysia.

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Section: Medical Tourism Facilitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Therapeutic Environment Design Elements in Malaysia's Medical Tourism Accommodations: An Observation Study

Faraj,

Siow,

Maruthaveeran

2024

IJSDP

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Medical tourism in South East Asia: science mapping of present and future trends

Fauzi,

Mohd Aripin,

Alimin

et al. 2024

AEDS

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PurposeThis study evaluates the knowledge structure of medical tourism within the geographical context of South East Asia. This region is one of the growing economic powerhouses in the world, and tourism activities have contributed a lot to its advancement.Design/methodology/approachApplying a science mapping technique using bibliometric analysis, the current and emerging themes and future trends are analyzed using bibliographic coupling and co-word analysis.FindingsFindings show that current trends produced four themes: Fundamentals of medical tourism in Southeast Asia, determinants of tourist medical tourism visits, quality of medical and health service in Southeast Asia and impact of medical tourism on national economic growth. The future trends also produced four themes related to navigating excellence in medical tourism, medical tourism and economic growth, service quality in medical tourism services and accredited destinations in the globalized era of medical tourism.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is relevant to all stakeholders, operators and local communities in Southeast Asia tourism destinations to provide the best medical tourism with the best quality service and technologies.Originality/valueThis study fills the gap by performing a bibliometric approach to reviewing medical tourism in Southeast Asia using a science mapping technique. Crucial themes are produced through topological and temporal streams that provide critical insight for future developments in medical tourism in the region.

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Guidelines for the Formation of the Value Proposition of Inbound Medical Tourism: The Case of Lithuania

Matulevičiūtė,

Kyguolienė

2023

Management of Organizations: Systematic Research

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In order to attract more medical tourists to Lithuania and to provide them with more value, it is necessary to update the current medical tourism value proposition presented in 2012. Thus, the aim of the study is to identify potential elements of the value of inbound medical tourism and to provide guidelines for the development of the value proposition for medical tourism in Lithuania. The research presents the results of secondary data analysis, the results of content analysis of thes medical tourist’s feedback, and the results of semi-structured interviews with medical tourism experts. Based on the results, the article provides insights what changes could be meaningful in renewing the value proposition of inbound medical tourism in Lithuania, highlighting the importance of renewing the priority of target audience.

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International medical Tourists’ expectations and behavioral intention towards health resorts in Malaysia

Cited by 4 publications

References 38 publications

Therapeutic Environment Design Elements in Malaysia's Medical Tourism Accommodations: An Observation Study

Therapeutic Environment Design Elements in Malaysia's Medical Tourism Accommodations: An Observation Study

Medical tourism in South East Asia: science mapping of present and future trends

Guidelines for the Formation of the Value Proposition of Inbound Medical Tourism: The Case of Lithuania

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