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An exercise in the prioritization of patient experience dimensions: What is important and for whom? A resource allocation simulation

Anne-Sophie Gresle et al.

Health Services Management Research2026https://doi.org/10.1177/09514848261435936article
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IntroductionPatient experience (PX) is now recognized as the third pillar of healthcare quality, with evidences linking PX dimensions to improved clinical outcomes. As health systems shift toward value-based care, understanding which aspects of care citizens value most is essential for aligning services with their expectations and improving health outcomes.MethodologyThis study explores how citizens (n = 78; 29 men, 49 women) prioritize PX dimensions, through a simulation conducted during an open day at a University Hospital. Participants at the PX team's outreach stand received information on seven PX dimensions-Information, Therapeutic education, Physical environment, Participation in service governance, Shared decision-making, Professional accessibility, and Respectful treatment-identified through literature and over 70 focus groups. Each was asked to allocate a simulated 500€ budget across these dimensions using play money. Color-coded envelopes were distributed based on gender identity.ResultsParticipants prioritized Professional accessibility (22%), followed by Therapeutic education (17%) and Respectful treatment (17%). Shared decision-making (12%), Information (11%), Participation (11%), and Physical environment (10%) followed. Gender differences were observed: while both men and women placed highest value on Professional accessibility (21%), men favoured Therapeutic education (19% vs 16%), while women prioritized Respectful treatment (18% vs 14%).ConclusionsThese findings highlight the potential of participatory approaches to reveal citizens' true priorities, informing more targeted, equitable, and people-centred strategies. By aligning PX improvements with dimensions citizens value most, particularly accessibility, education, and respectful care, healthcare systems can enhance both responsiveness and overall quality.

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@article{anne-sophie2026,
  title        = {{An exercise in the prioritization of patient experience dimensions: What is important and for whom? A resource allocation simulation}},
  author       = {Anne-Sophie Gresle et al.},
  journal      = {Health Services Management Research},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/09514848261435936},
}

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