EVALUATION OF QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH PRIMARY BRONCHIAL ASTHMA IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 51-54
Author(s):  
Dilrabo Alikulova ◽  
◽  
Rixsi Salikhodjaeva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Close Relatives ◽  
Care System

The study of risk factors leading to the development of asthma, conducted in the form of a survey and interviews. 52% of patients with a diagnosis of asthma noted the presence of the disease among close relatives. Among the risk factors leading to bronchial asthma, the most common are pollen and tobacco (49.1%). 59.2% of patients diagnosed with asthma do not follow the diet. Keywords:asthma, nurses, primary health care, prevention, risk factors

scholarly journals Using mHealth to Improve Timeliness and Quality of Maternal and Newborn Health in the Primary Health Care System in Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeleke Yimechew Nigussie ◽  
Nebreed Fesseha Zemicheal ◽  
Gizachew Tadele Tiruneh ◽  
Yibeltal Tebekaw Bayou ◽  
Getnet Alem Teklu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Newborn Health ◽  
Maternal And Newborn Health ◽  
Primary Health Care System ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Maternal And Newborn ◽  
Care System

scholarly journals Patients’ expectations of general practitioners

2017 ◽  
Vol 127 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Ewa Warchoł-Sławińska ◽  
Marzena Furtak-Niczyporuk ◽  
Marta Sławińska ◽  
Krzysztof Włoch ◽  
Marek Kos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Medical Documentation ◽  
Primary Health Care System ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care System

Abstract Introduction. General practitioner (GP) plays an important role in the health care system as he is the first person that a patient turns to with his health related problem. The crucial role of the primary health care system is to control risk factors contributing to civilization diseases such as cancer, diabetes or cardiovascular diseases. Aim. The aim of the research was the assessment of the selected aspects of patients’ satisfaction with a GP’s care. Conducted study provided answers to questions about the level of patient’s satisfaction, his expectations and needs in the field of doctor’s care within the primary health care system. Material and methods. Diagnostic poll was used as a method to study public opinion. The poll was based on the research technique in the form of the original questionnaire consisting of 23 closed-ended questions. Study group consisted of 99 primary health care patients from lubelskie voivodship. Results. The majority of the studied group assessed the quality of general practitioners’ services both in cities and rural areas as high. Respondents declared their satisfaction with the availability of diagnostic tests (73%), quality of information about health condition and treatment provided by the doctor (80%), information about how the medicine should be taken and about further treatment (65%) and respect for privacy and dignity (82%). Minority of the researched group was dissatisfied with the quality of general practitioner’s services mainly because of the limited access to diagnostic tests (27%), low quality of information provided by the doctor about method of taking medicine (35%), short time of the doctor’s visit (38%), suggested method of treatment (36%), disrespect for privacy and dignity of a patient (18%) and limited access to medical documentation (24%). Conclusions. There is a need to implement actions that will increase patients’ satisfaction with the medical services provided by general practitioners, especially in the following fields: length of the doctor’s visit, quality of information provided by the doctor, improvement in the patient – doctor relation, full access to medical documentation and promotion of health by doctors.

Assisting People With Their Living, Not Their Dying: Health Professionals’ Perspectives of Palliative Care and Opioids in ILD

2021 ◽  
pp. 104990912110186
Author(s):  
Lauren Russo ◽  
Karen Willis ◽  
Natasha Smallwood
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Therapeutic Relationships ◽  
Specialist Palliative Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Symptom Palliation ◽  
Care System

Objectives: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a debilitating and life-limiting condition, requiring multi-disciplinary care. While guidelines recommend early specialist palliative care referral to improve symptoms and quality of life, few patients access such care towards the end-of-life. This study aimed to explore clinicians’ perspectives regarding specialist palliative care and opioids to understand barriers to optimal care and guide clinical practice improvement initiatives. Methods: A cross-sectional, exploratory, qualitative study was undertaken with Australian respiratory clinicians caring for people with ILD (n = 17). In-depth, semi-structured interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and coded. Thematic analysis was undertaken to extrapolate recurring ideas from the data. Results: Four themes were identified: 1) understanding how to improve patient care and support, 2) the need to dispel stigmatized beliefs and misconceptions, 3) the importance of trusted relationships and good communication and 4) the challenges of navigating the health-care system. Participants discussed the need to implement early specialist palliative care and symptom palliation to alleviate symptoms, provide emotional support and augment quality of life. Participants described challenges accessing palliative care and opioids due to stigmatized beliefs amongst patients and clinicians and difficulties navigating the health-care system. Trusted therapeutic relationships with patients and strong inter-disciplinary partnerships with collaborative education and communication were perceived to improve patients’ access to symptom palliation. Conclusion: Specialist palliative care and opioids were believed to improve patients’ quality of life, however, many barriers can make accessing such care challenging. To address these issues, multi-disciplinary collaboration, high-quality communication and trusted therapeutic relationships are crucial throughout the ILD illness journey.

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