Supplier-Induced Demand for Pastoral Care Services in the General Hospital: A Natural Experiment
Assesses the effects the elimination of a pastoral care training program and a reduction in staff had on referral rates for pastoral care. Results showed a decrease in referrals initiated by pastoral care staff but an increase in pastoral care referrals initiated by medical staff and patients. Notes...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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1990
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| In: |
The Journal of pastoral care
Year: 1990, Volume: 44, Issue: 3, Pages: 266-270 |
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| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | Assesses the effects the elimination of a pastoral care training program and a reduction in staff had on referral rates for pastoral care. Results showed a decrease in referrals initiated by pastoral care staff but an increase in pastoral care referrals initiated by medical staff and patients. Notes that when pastoral care staff were less available, the demand for their services became more apparent. |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/002234099004400309 |