International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 3 | Page No.: 73-77 Factors Influencing Medical Tourism in Malaysia: A Systematic Literature Review Download PDF Mirko Tadinac, Fnu Muskan, Sumayyah Hawthan, Sandra Collins, Stacey McKinney Abstract: Medical tourism has had its place in history for decades. The trend of patients seeking medical treatment outside their home country continues as the cost of medical care escalates in many countries. This systematic literature review sought to determine the factors that influence medical tourism, specifically in Malaysia. Researchers also wanted to determine if cost is a leading factor influencing medical tourism. A search was performed by following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines for academic databases including CINAHL, PubMed (including MEDLINE), and the Web of Science. At the end of all review processes, data from 11 articles were studied and grouped using pre-determined screening criteria. Four common themes occurred as factors influencing medical tourism in Malaysia including: (1) impact on the quality of care; (2) attractiveness; (3) cost of healthcare services; and (4) marketing. The findings of this study reveal that all four thematic factors influence medical tourism in Malaysia. While cost of healthcare services is likely the most influential factor, quality of care is also significant. This systematic literature review spurs dialogue for the necessity of further research on the topic of medical tourism in Maylasia and other countries.