Multilayered Connotations and Influencing Mechanisms of Patient Trust
By interpreting the connotations of patient trust from different definitional orientations and in the context of China's socio-cultural situation,this study categorizes patient trust into interpersonal,institutional,and systemic levels.Furthermore,four models of the influence mechanism of patient trust have been identified,including the patient-based trust propensity model,the provider-based perceived trustworthiness model,the ecological model and the dynamic evolution model.In the future,it would be beneficial to gain a deeper understanding of the influence pathways of patient trust across all aspects and levels,including interpersonal,institutional and systemic trust.It is also essential to monitor the dynamic evolution of patient trust in different healthcare situations,promptly identify risks of trust erosion.Furthermore,it would be valuable to explore effective repair strategies and to promote collaborative governance pathways for patient trust.