Intra-Regional Medical Tourism Demand in Malaysia: A Qualitative Study of Indonesian Medical Tourists’ Rationale and Preferences

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Intra-Regional Medical Tourism Demand in Malaysia: A Qualitative Study of Indonesian Medical Tourists’ Rationale and Preferences

Background: This study aims to explore the Indonesian tourists’ demand for medical tourism services in Malaysia. The study also investigates the Indonesian medical tourists’ profiles and their preference for Malaysia for medical treatment services. Methods: This study conducted interviews with 49 po...

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Published in:	Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Main Author:	2-s2.0-85129088762
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia 2022
Online Access:	https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85129088762&doi=10.21315%2fmjms2022.29.2.13&partnerID=40&md5=45014d507bbff8a42645ffe48ed487da

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