Abstract:Objective
This qualitative study aimed to investigate the associations of older patients' inappropriate healthcare‐seeking behaviour at tertiary hospitals in China with their risk perceptions and attitude.
Methods
The study was based on nine focus group interviews (involving 41 older patients, with three to six per group) and involved the grounded theory method. The participants were recruited at tertiary hospitals.
Results
The results of this study showed that older patients' inappropriate first‐diagnosis‐see… Show more
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