The effect of patient participation on trust in primary health care physicians among patients with chronic diseases: the mediating role of perceived value

Patient participation cannot only directly and positively predict patient trust in PHCPs, but also indirectly affect patient trust through patient perceived value. These findings highlight the importance of patient participation and perceived value to improve the trust in PHCPs among patients with chronic diseases. Therefore, health managers and policymakers should facilitate patient participation and recognize patient perceived value during the service delivery process.