This study aimed to measure the patients’ willingness to pay for the Medication Therapy Management Service (MTM). A Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) was used through face-to-face interview for patients who have chronic diseases. The interview was conducted at the three community pharmacies and one hospital in the Metropolitan area from March 8th to April 5th, 2008. The response rate was 33%. Stata 10 was used for the statistical analysis. Fifty-eight percent( 57.58%) of respondents were willing to pay MTM Service provided by pharmacists. Willingness to pay for the MTM Service was 6,000 won for all the respondents, whereas that was 10,420 won for those who would like toreceive this service. Income was a major predictor for the willingness to pay for the MTM services. Willingness to pay for the MTM Service was 10,420 won for those who would like to receive this service. The importance of the MTM Service is to be emphasized for the patients in Korea.
목차
Abstract 연구방법 연구 결과 1) 약물치료관리 서비스 제공에 대한 지불의사 2) 약물 복용 현황과 약물 관련 사항의 궁금 정도 고찰 및 결론 참고문헌
키워드
Contingent Valuation MethodWillingness to payMedication Therapy Management Service (MTM)
저자
강희진 [ Hee Jin Kang | 숙명여자대학교 임상약학대학원 ]
이의경 [ Eui-Kyung Lee | 숙명여자대학교 임상약학대학원 ]
Correspondence
한국보건사회약료경영학회 [Korean Academy of Social & Managed Care Phemacy]
설립연도
2009
분야
의약학>약학
소개
본 학회는 비영리 학술단체로서 환자의 삶의 질 향상을 위한 약료(pharmaceutical care)가 보장될 수 있도록 약료경영약학(managed care pharmacy)을 발전시키는 데 궁극 목적을 두고 다음과 같은 활동을 전개하여 사회에 기여하며 회원 상호간의 친목을 도모한다.
간행물
간행물명
한국보건사회약료경영학회지 [Journal of Korean Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy]