2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-P2.27. Does Patient Experience with Robotic Thoracic Surgery Influence Their Willingness to Pay for It?

P2.27. Does Patient Experience with Robotic Thoracic Surgery Influence Their Willingness to Pay for It? - PDF(Slides)

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A study was conducted to determine if patients' experience with robotic thoracic surgery (RTS) influenced their willingness to pay for it. The study included 184 eligible RTS patients, of which 98.37% were enrolled and 98.34% completed the survey. <br /><br />The results showed that for Canadian patients undergoing RTS, firsthand experience with the surgery was a significant factor in increasing their willingness to pay a premium out-of-pocket to access the operation. <br /><br />The demographics and socioeconomic status of the respondents were also analyzed. The median age at the time of surgery was 68 years, and 57.3% of the respondents were female. The majority of respondents (93.26%) identified as Caucasian, and 43.82% had a postsecondary education. <br /><br />In terms of income, 71.35% of respondents had an annual income of $60,000 or less. As for insurance coverage, 39.89% of respondents had both government insurance (OHIP) and private insurance. <br /><br />The survey also assessed the overall experience of the respondents with RTS on a scale of 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent). The majority of respondents (51%) rated their overall experience as 8 out of 10. <br /><br />The study found a significant increase in respondents' willingness to contribute financially after undergoing RTS. Before the surgery, 7.4% of respondents were willing to contribute $2,000 or more, compared to 81.1% after the surgery. <br /><br />The study also evaluated the postoperative experiences of the respondents. Overall, there was a high level of satisfaction with the postoperative experience in the hospital and after discharge. <br /><br />The study suggests that patients' firsthand experience with RTS influences their willingness to pay for it. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the factors influencing patients' decisions and preferences regarding medical procedures.

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Yogita S. Patel

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Speaker Yogita S. Patel

Topic Patient Advocacy

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robotic thoracic surgery

patient experience

willingness to pay

out-of-pocket

Canadian patients

demographics

socioeconomic status

income

insurance coverage

overall experience