RT Journal Article
T1 Economic Problems and Loneliness as Factors Related to Subjective Unmet Health Needs in People with Chronic Diseases and Dependency.
A1 López-Entrambasaguas, Olga María
A1 Martínez-Linares, José Manuel
A1 Sola-García, Miguel
A1 García-Redecillas, Carmen
A1 Díaz-Meco-Niño, Ana María
K1 chronic disease
K1 disabled persons
K1 home nursing
K1 needs assessment
K1 qualitative research
K1 vulnerable population
AB Background: The continuous increase of people with chronic diseases is one of the greatest challenges for healthcare systems worldwide. Population growth and life expectancy means that an increasing number of people with chronic diseases and dependency need some kind of assistance to meet their needs. Determining these subjective unmet needs helps to understand the situation of these people. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of chronic patients over 65 years of age from the day-care center toward subjective health needs that are not being met by the socio-health system. Methods: Qualitative exploratory-descriptive study. Through convenience sampling, we selected people with chronic diseases and dependency who used day-care centers and met the inclusion criteria. Focus groups were performed. The data were transcribed and a thematic analysis was carried out using Atlas.ti software. Results: The topics resulting from the analysis were classified into dissatisfaction of biological/physiological needs, psychological needs, social needs, and other issues that arose in both groups of participants which referred to the types of needs previously indicated. The issues related to social and psycho-social needs stood out. Conclusions: People with chronic diseases and dependency have their physiological needs covered with the help they receive, but their situation of dependency generates additional costs that worsen their economic situation. However, their greatest need is due to the loneliness they feel and the feeling they have of "being a burden" on their families.
YR 2020
FD 2020-04-23
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/15446
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/15446
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 7, 2025