Table 2 Ranking of reported prerequisites for high quality care, showing the percentage of HCWs who placed prerequisite in top 3

Sufficient knowledge of Q-fever among HCWs

36%

Financial compensation of care

30%

Recognition of the disease by HCWs

26%

Up-to-date information for HCWs

22%

Accessible consultation structure with centers of expertise

22%

Multidisciplinary approach to treatment

21%

Treatment guidelines/protocols

20%

High quality diagnostics

20%

More scientific research

18%

Knowledge exchange among HCWs

18%

High quality specialized care and expert centers

10%

Concentration of care, one point of contact

10%

More insight into referral/treatment options

9%

Good regional network of care

8%

High quality medication

8%

Follow-up and continuity of care

7%

National Q-fever network

7%

More treatment options

7%

Clarity about health insurance

3%