Parents' Willingness to Pay for One-Stop Anesthesia in Pediatric Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): Mangia Giovanni, Bianco Franco, Bonomo Roberta, Di Caro Elisabetta, Frattarelli Eufrasia, Presutti Paola
Primary Institution: Departement of Anestesiology, San Camillo Hospital, Rome, Italy
Hypothesis
What is the monetary value that parents assign to the One Stop Anesthesia service for their children undergoing surgery?
Conclusion
Parents are willing to pay an average of €87.21 for the One Stop Anesthesia service, which significantly reduces the need for pre-hospitalization.
Supporting Evidence
- The average willingness to pay for the One Stop Anesthesia service is €87.21 per family.
- The Chi Square test shows a statistically significant relationship between willingness to pay and place of origin.
- Cramer's V test indicates a positive association between willingness to pay and parents' occupation.
Takeaway
Parents would pay about €87 to avoid extra hospital visits for their kids' surgeries, making things easier for them.
Methodology
Descriptive cohort study using a questionnaire to assess parents' willingness to pay.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the low response rate on income and educational qualifications.
Limitations
The study faced limitations due to parents' reluctance to disclose income and the hypothetical nature of false positives.
Participant Demographics
{"age_groups":{"less_than_3_years":37,"from_3_to_6_years":17,"from_6_to_12_years":32,"from_12_to_26_years":20},"sex":{"male":92,"female":14},"place_of_origin":{"rome_and_province":76,"other_cities":30},"parents_job":{"self_employed":18,"employed":64,"mixed":24}}
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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