REHABILITATION SERVICES IN ROMANIA – ARE WE ON THE RIGHT TRACK?

PENTESCU Alma , Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

CETINA Iuliana , The Bucharest University of Economic Studies

OPRESCU Alina Elena , The Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Abstract:
This paper aims to examine the existing interest for rehabilitation services in Romania and the infrastructure, in the context of global healthcare trends.  Preliminary results: Although there’s a lack of reliable data and official statistics, data obtained from Google Trends shows interest in such services. In today’s digital world, online plays a significant role in the research process and decision-making. However, poor accessibility, transport barriers, high out-of-pocket expenses and long waiting times contribute to the unmet need for such services. Thus, it is important to enhance data collection regarding rehabilitation services in order to gain a better understanding of the elements which need improvement. 

Keywords: healthcare services, rehabilitation services, healthcare trends, secondary data

JEL Classification: M31, I11

Volume: 69, Issue: 3

Pages: 78 - 84

Publication date: August, 2017

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