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The Development and Validation of a Rapid Assessment Tool of Primary Care in China
Joint Authors
Mei, Jie
Liang, Yuan
Shi, LeiYu
Zhao, JingGe
Wang, YuTan
Kuang, Li
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
With Chinese health care reform increasingly emphasizing the importance of primary care, the need for a tool to evaluate primary care performance and service delivery is clear.
This study presents a methodology for a rapid assessment of primary care organizations and service delivery in China.
Methods.
The study translated and adapted the Primary Care Assessment Tool-Adult Edition (PCAT-AE) into a Chinese version to measure core dimensions of primary care, namely, first contact, continuity, comprehensiveness, and coordination.
A cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the validity and reliability of the Chinese Rapid Primary Care Assessment Tool (CR-PCAT).
Eight community health centers in Guangdong province have been selected to participate in the survey.
Results.
A total of 1465 effective samples were included for data analysis.
Eight items were eliminated following principal component analysis and reliability testing.
The principal component analysis extracted five multiple-item scales (first contact utilization, first contact accessibility, ongoing care, comprehensiveness, and coordination).
The tests of scaling assumptions were basically met.
Conclusion.
The standard psychometric evaluation indicates that the scales have achieved relatively good reliability and validity.
The CR-PCAT provides a rapid and reliable measure of four core dimensions of primary care, which could be applied in various scenarios.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mei, Jie& Liang, Yuan& Shi, LeiYu& Zhao, JingGe& Wang, YuTan& Kuang, Li. 2016. The Development and Validation of a Rapid Assessment Tool of Primary Care in China. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-13.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mei, Jie…[et al.]. The Development and Validation of a Rapid Assessment Tool of Primary Care in China. BioMed Research International No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1098343
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mei, Jie& Liang, Yuan& Shi, LeiYu& Zhao, JingGe& Wang, YuTan& Kuang, Li. The Development and Validation of a Rapid Assessment Tool of Primary Care in China. BioMed Research International. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1098343
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1098343