Study on Primary Care Health Service Utilization in Hong Kong
Launched by THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG · Aug 22, 2011
Trial Information
Current as of June 12, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Study Design: A Cross-sectional general population survey and a longitudinal study (12-weeks follow up)
Method: Two phases, corresponding to Summer and Winter, respectively, of cross-sectional telephone survey on the Hong Kong general population using a structured questionnaire to collect information on the choice primary care doctors, illness rates, primary care service utilization rates and self-reported process and outcomes of consultations. A longitudinal study for 12 weeks was carried out on a sub-sample of the cross-sectional study subjects to collect data to cross-validate cross-sec...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Written consent to study
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Non-residential numbers
- • Inability to communicate in Cantonese, Putonghua or English
- • Refusal to telephone interview
- • No contact after 5 attempts
About The University Of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a leading research institution dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving healthcare outcomes through innovative clinical trials. With a commitment to excellence in research and education, HKU collaborates with various stakeholders, including healthcare providers and industry partners, to conduct rigorous and ethically sound clinical studies. The university's diverse expertise and state-of-the-art facilities enable it to explore a wide range of therapeutic areas, contributing to the global pursuit of scientific advancement and the development of novel treatment strategies.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Cindy L.K. Lam, MD
Principal Investigator
Family Medicine Unit, Faculty of Medicine, HKU
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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