OPENCRONIC Study. Knowledge and Experiences of Spanish Patients and Carers about Chronic Disease
Por:
Casariego E, Cebrián-Cuenca AM, Llisterri JL, Micó-Pérez RM, Orozco-Beltran D, Otero-Cacabelos M, Román-Sánchez P and Sáez FJ
Publicada:
1 ene 2019
Resumen:
Background: Chronic diseases are currently the main cause of morbidity and mortality and represent a major challenge to healthcare systems. The objective of this study is to know Spanish public opinion about chronic disease and how it affects their daily lives. Methods: Through a telephone or online survey of 24 questions, data was gathered on the characteristics of the respondents and their knowledge and experiences of chronic diseases. Results: Of the 2522 survey respondents, 325 had a chronic disease and were carers, 1088 had a chronic disease and were not carers, 140 did not have a chronic disease but were carers, and 969 did not have chronic disease and were not carers. The degree of knowledge on these diseases was good or very good for 69.4%, 56.0%, 62.2%, and 46.7%, respectively, for each group. All the groups agreed that chronic diseases mainly affect mood, quality of life and having to make sacrifices. Conclusions: Knowledge about chronic diseases is relatively good, although it can be improved among the Spanish population, especially among patients who report having a chronic disease and play the role of carers. However, it is important to continue maintaining the level of information and training concerning these diseases.
Filiaciones:
Casariego E:
Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti, 27003 Lugo, Spain.
Cebrián-Cuenca AM:
Cartagena Casco Health Centre, Cartagena, 30201 Murcia, Spain.
Llisterri JL:
Ingeniero Joaquin Benlloch Health Centre, 46006 Valencia, Spain.
Micó-Pérez RM:
Ontinyent Primary Care Team, Fontanars dels Alforins Clinic, 46635 Valencia, Spain.
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Research Unit, Alicante-Sant Joan D'Alacant Department, Cabo Huertas Health Centre, 03540 Alicante, Spain.
Otero-Cacabelos M:
Marazuela Clinic Emergency Department, Talavera de la Reina, 45600 Toledo, Spain.
Román-Sánchez P:
Internal Medicine Department, Hospital General de Requena, Requena, 46340 Valencia, Spain.
Sáez FJ:
Primary Care Management Department of the Madrid Health Service, 28035 Madrid, Spain.
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