Differences of patient empowerment between elective and contracted physicians in internal medicine in Austria: a quantitative content analysis

The findings open up several avenues for further research, offering an initial understanding of the differences in patient empowerment between elective and contracted physicians. The results reveal that elective physicians are more likely to create a supportive environment for patient empowerment, underscoring the crucial role of physician-patient interactions in this process. However, given the limitations of the current methods, future research could explore these differences through alternative approaches, such as surveys or interviews, to provide a more comprehensive understanding.