Understanding Disability Assessment Behavior of Insurance Physicians
Author Information
Author(s): Antonius JM Schellart, Romy Steenbeek, Henny PG Mulders, Johannes R Anema, Herman Kroneman, Jan JM Besseling
Primary Institution: VU University Medical Center
Hypothesis
How do Attitude, Social norm, Self-efficacy, and Intention shape the behavior of insurance physicians in disability assessments?
Conclusion
The study found relationships between Attitude and self-reported behavior in disability assessments, but did not confirm all expected associations of the ASE model.
Supporting Evidence
- 231 insurance physicians completed the questionnaire.
- The study identified eight ASE variables that were interpretable.
- Attitude positively influenced both process and assessment behavior.
- Self-efficacy was linked to professional intention and behavior.
- Barriers negatively impacted eagerness and control in assessments.
Takeaway
This study looked at how insurance doctors think and act when deciding if someone can work after being sick. It found that their attitudes can affect their decisions.
Methodology
The study used questionnaires filled out by insurance physicians to develop and confirm a path model based on the ASE model.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from self-reported data and the non-representative sample of insurance physicians.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inference, and the measurement of intention may not have been adequately aligned with assessment behavior.
Participant Demographics
Participants had a mean age of 51 years, with about 41% being female and an average of 16 years of experience as insurance physicians.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.10
Statistical Significance
p<0.10
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