International medical services quality in Taiwan: gaps between international patients’ expectations and perceptions of healthcare providers’ practices

Shih‐Ying Chen et al.

International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance2026https://doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa-07-2025-0086article
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This study revealed notable expectation-perception gaps in IMS quality among international cancer patients, particularly in reliability and assurance. Strengthening oncology-specific IMS through dependable, reassuring, and patient-centered care can enhance satisfaction, build trust, and reinforce Taiwan's competitiveness in the regional medical tourism market.

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@article{shih‐ying2026,
  title        = {{International medical services quality in Taiwan: gaps between international patients’ expectations and perceptions of healthcare providers’ practices}},
  author       = {Shih‐Ying Chen et al.},
  journal      = {International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa-07-2025-0086},
}

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