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Published in: BMC Health Services Research 1/2016

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Research article

A marketing perspective to “delight” the “patient 2.0”: new and challenging expectations for the healthcare provider

Authors: Luca Buccoliero, Elena Bellio, Maria Mazzola, Elisa Solinas

Published in: BMC Health Services Research | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Background

The study aims at investigating the characteristics and the satisfaction determinants of the emerging patient profile. This profile appears to be more demanding and “empowered” compared to the ones traditionally conceived, asking for unconventional healthcare services and for a closer relationship with providers.

Methods

Both qualitative (semi-structured interviews and focus groups) and quantitative (survey) analyses were performed on a random sample of 2808 Italian citizens-patients. Analyses entailed descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis and linear regressions.

Results

Four relevant dimensions of patient 2.0 experience were identified through a literature review on experiential marketing in healthcare. Beta coefficients exhibited the effect that different healthcare experiential elements have on patient 2.0 satisfaction.

Conclusions

Results allow to state that a new marketing approach, based on patient 2.0 characteristics and value drivers, should be adopted in the healthcare sector. Critical satisfaction drivers and new technological healthcare guidelines are identified in order to match the new patient profile needs.
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Metadata
Title
A marketing perspective to “delight” the “patient 2.0”: new and challenging expectations for the healthcare provider
Authors
Luca Buccoliero
Elena Bellio
Maria Mazzola
Elisa Solinas
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Health Services Research / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6963
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-016-1285-x

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