Integrating dermatologists in primary care: impact on delays, patient and professional experiences
The integration of dermatologists into the primary care streamlined the management of skin conditions from diagnosis to treatment, while improving the experiences of both patients and healthcare professionals. This integrated care path is beneficial for the management of patients with skin findings in primary care.
Authors
- Laura Huilaja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7597-4323)
- Paulus Torkki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1127-4205)
- Markus Paananen
- Maria Lovén (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4561-3831)
- Åsa Eklund
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Oulu University Hospital (FI)
- Villa Maria Hospital (UG)
- Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (FI)
- University of Oulu (FI)
- Aalto University (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2024-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11923-y
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.55
Funders
- Helsingin Yliopisto
- Aarne ja Aili Turusen Säätiö