The thesis analyses waiting times in healthcare in Slovenia, researching the reasons for their emergence and the measures taken to reduce them. It has been found that waiting times are mainly caused by an imbalance between the supply and demand of healthcare services, which has been steadily increasing over time. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the main causes behind the occurrence of waiting times and to analyse the measures implemented to reduce them.
The research is based on the analysis of primary sources, a review of legislation, examination of secondary sources, and interviews with relevant people. A statistical analysis method was used to assess the current state of waiting times. The main limitations of the research stem from the lack of complete and publicly accessible data.
Findings show that, despite the measures taken, waiting times remain a significant challenge. Some measures, such as increasing the number of specializations, have not yet shown visible results, as longer timeframes are needed to properly assess their impact. In the case of the most burdened healthcare services, waiting times are not decreasing but continue to increase, indicating the persistence of systemic issues.
The analysis of measures aimed to reduce waiting times contributes to a better understanding of how the Slovenian healthcare system operates and complements the existing literature on this topic. New insights contribute to a better understanding of the complexity of waiting time issues. Applying them in practice could significantly improve the accessibility and efficiency of healthcare services.
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