A Comprehensive Study on the Role of Healthcare Providers in Influencing Patients' Health Behaviour in China

Abstract

Objectives: Healthcare providers have multiple ways to influence patients' behavior while they address health issues of the population. The study examined the direct impact of healthcare providers' communication style, health education, clinical time, cultural competence, and perceived trust on the health behaviour of Chinese patients. Methods: The data for this research was collected from patients, in general, to conduct the findings and provide policy implications. A sample of 282 respondents participated in this questionnaire survey-based research. This research used SPSS 29 to analyze the data. Results: The study concluded that healthcare providers' communication style, health education, clinical time, cultural competence, and perceived trust strongly and positively influence Chinese patients' health behaviour. The study has novelty as the tested relationship by this research was a new contribution to the body of knowledge. Conclusion: The findings of this research are also significant for policy implications in Chinese healthcare centers to improve the behaviour of patients for advancing their approaches to develop their attitude strategically toward healthcare. The findings of this research also address the theoretical gaps in the literature as it contributed to novel discoveries in the literature. The study also has limitations, which are reported along with future directions.