scholarly journals Has the quality of health care for the immigrant population changed during the economic crisis in Catalonia (Spain)? Opinions of health professionals and immigrant users

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 425-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Porthé ◽  
Ingrid Vargas ◽  
Elena Ronda ◽  
Davide Malmusi ◽  
Lola Bosch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Quality Of Health Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Immigrant Population

scholarly journals Implementation of the Humanitude Care Methodology: contribution to the quality of health care

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliana Vanessa Lúcio Henriques ◽  
Marilia de Assunção Rodrigues Ferreira Dourado ◽  
Rosa Cândida Carvalho Pereira de Melo ◽  
Luiza Hiromi Tanaka
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Quality Of Health Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Continuing Care ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Data Content ◽  
Convenience Sampling

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the contribution of the implementation of the Humanitude Care Methodology to the quality of health care in a Continuing Care Unit. Method: an action-research study with a non-probability convenience sampling, involving 34 health professionals from one unit in Portugal. Data was collected through a questionnaire and an observation worksheet for the Structured Sequence of Humanitude Care Procedures. We used data content analysis with the Statistical Package for Social Science, version 17.0. Results: health professionals demonstrated difficulties to provide care for people who are agitated, confused, disoriented, aggressive and who refuse care, and to communicate with patients who do not communicate verbally. The professionals valued the accomplishment of the stages of the observation worksheet. There were discrepancies between the perception of accomplishment and the actual practice. Throughout the implementation of the methodology, there was an increase in the practical application of the procedures, with positive repercussion for the patients and for the professionals. Conclusion: the results allowed to perceive the contribution of the process of implementation of the methodology, through the positive transformations in health care delivery.

scholarly journals Assessment of multiculturalism in nursing based on a survey’s experience

2012 ◽  
Vol 153 (43) ◽  
pp. 1711-1718 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcel Pop ◽  
Sándor Hollós ◽  
Judit Mészáros
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Quality Of Health Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Intercultural Skills ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Very High

Introduction: The internationalization of societies and the processes of globalization raise new challenges towards health provision systems, including professional, ethical, social, cultural and communicational references of nursing and nursing education. Aims: In this study the authors wanted to answer the following question: To what extent are health care professionals aware of and able to respond to the new challenges? Methods: As an investigation method, the authors used a questionnaire and made a comparative analysis of answers related to the knowledge, skills and attitude of BSc nurses and other health professionals who possess a secondary qualification. The questionnaire was compiled based on the internationally accepted and validated Transcultural Self Efficacy Test. With the permission of the authors of the test, some questions were adapted to the national conditions. The responses were evaluated by statistical methods. Results: There were better results in the components of skills and attitude of BSc nurses but there was a very high number of professionals in both groups who either failed to have or could not meet the requirements and phenomena related to intercultural skills. Conclusions: The survey performed among nurses proved that there is a real demand for intercultural skills and knowledge related to expectations of the society. In order to improve the quality of health care, the development of these skills is necessary. Orv. Hetil., 2012, 153, 1711–1718.

scholarly journals Financial, Economic Crisis and Quality in Health Services Provision, New Challenges to Improve Quality Policy in the Healthcare System of Greece

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 267-273
Author(s):  
Antonia Kountoura ◽  
Stavros Emmanouil ◽  
Efthymios Ziagkas
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Quality Of Health Care ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Quality Policy

Greece has been severely affected by the global financial and economic crisis, with far-reaching economic, social and political consequences. In 2013, the country was already experiencing its fifth year of recession and was operating within suffocating tax measures. Prior to the crisis, the Greek healthcare system suffered from a wide range of problems. Therefore, it was vulnerable to economic fluctuations and was not properly prepared to meet the changing needs of the population. The aim of this study was firstly to investigate the effect of the economic crisis on the quality of health care in Greece and secondly to propose methods to improve the quality policy of the Greek Health System. A literature review was carried out in order to collect all available information of the relevant literature sources in both Greek and international English-language bibliography. The effects of the economic crisis on the Greek national healthcare system were recorded extendedly. In particular, the effects of the economic crisis on access to health services, the effectiveness of hospital care, the quality of health care provided, the transparency and oversight are analysed. In summary, the need to re-examine and promote a public debate on the health budget, not only in economic terms, but as a development tool for the well-being of citizens, is emphasized. In conclusion, restoring the social values that govern the health care system is a prerequisite for creating a new model for sustainable development

scholarly journals Qualidade da atenção à saúde de portadores de HIV: opinião de profissionais de saúde Quality of health care for HIV patients: health professionals’ view

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 5068
Author(s):  
Richardson Augusto Rosendo da Silva ◽  
Ilisdayne Thallita Soares da Silva ◽  
Danyella Augusto Rosendo da Silva Costa ◽  
Jose Rebberty Rodrigo Holanda ◽  
Sueleide Cristina Dantas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Quality Of Health Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Hiv Aids

Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade da assistência prestada a portadores de HIV/Aids, no centro de referência de tratamento da Aids em Natal/RN, na perspectiva de profissionais de saúde. Métodos: Pesquisa avaliativa e quantitativa realizada em um hospital público de Natal/RN em agosto de 2010 a julho de 2011 por meio de entrevista estruturada com os profissionais que atendem os portadores de HIV. Resultados: A avaliação do serviço foi considerada satisfatória por 58,8% dos entrevistados, destacando-se em oito indicadores: apoio oferecido pelo serviço; conveniência dos horários de atendimento; acolhimento; orientações recebidas sobre o tratamento; pontualidade dos profissionais; disponibilidade de antirretrovirais e exames laboratoriais; relacionamento profissional/usuário; acesso ao serviço. Conclusão: Não houve diferença significativa quanto à satisfação em relação aos indicadores: Pontualidade dos profissionais, Conveniência dos horários e Disponibilidade de Exames laboratoriais.Descritores: HIV, Síndrome de imunodeficiência adquirida, Avaliação de serviços de saúde, Satisfação do paciente, Qualidade da assistência à saúde.

Weight Does Not Hinder Quality of Health Care

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
MARY ANN MOON
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Quality Of Health Care

The Quality of Health Care at the Community Health Center Wolasi, South Konawe, South East Sulawesi

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syamsuddin B ◽  
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Naomi Somalinggi ◽  
Isjan Harisal Liambo ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Quality Of Health Care ◽  
Community Health Center
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