scholarly journals The problem of somatization disorders: clinical picture, misdirected health encounter, psychoeducation

Author(s):  
A. V. Pogosov ◽  
Yu. V. Bogushevskaya

In a cross-sectional clinical-psychopathological and psychological trial aiming to study the causes of misdirected health encounter of patients with somatization disorders, the analysis of factors contributing to the emergence of «a psychiatrist avoidance behavior» has been conducted. The influence of somatization disorders clinical manifestations, socio-demographic characteristics, information resources, administrative changes in health care service and psychological features has been demonstrated. The necessity to introduce psychoeducational programs in the primary health care setting has been substantiated for: priority specialists for patients with somatization disorders — therapists, neurologists, cardiologists; somatization disorders patients with «a psychiatrist avoidance behavior»; psychiatrists, psychotherapists, clinical psychologists.

Jurnal NERS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Susy Katikana Sebayang ◽  
Erni Astutik ◽  
Desak Made Sintha Kurnia Dewi ◽  
Ayik Mirayanti Mandagi ◽  
Septa Indra Puspikawati

Introduction:  Improving health care-seeking behavior of the coastal communities is a pathway to improve their health. This analysis aims to explore the health care-seeking behavior of the coastal communities in Banyuwangi District to recommend the room for improvement for health promotion and health service improvement for these communities. Method: Data from a cross-sectional survey of metabolic syndrome and mental health conducted in coastal communities in Banyuwangi was used for analysis.  Randomly selected participants from a list of members of Family Welfare Development Group (Pembinaan Kesejahteraan Keluarga /PKK) were asked for an interview at corresponding village office in Ketapang, Bangsring, Bulu Agung, Grajagan and Kampung Mandar village.  Distribution of health care-seeking behaviors was analyzed individually and where possible were segregated by gender and age. Results: More than half of the coastal communities in Banyuwangi District went to health care service to seek health and 7 out of 10 turned to health care service to seek health for their family members.  Women more than men turned to health care service when they or their family members fell ill.  Private doctors rather than Puskesmas were more popular.  Private midwives were the most popular service for antenatal care (ANC) and delivery.  Although there was not a clear increase in health care service utilization over time, we found that contraceptive utilization increased with time. Conclusion: The utilization of health care service in Banyuwangi needs to be more promoted especially for men’s health.  


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 708-715
Author(s):  
Mokh. Firman Ismana

Kepuasan pasien merupakan merupakan tingkat kepuasan dari persepsi pasien terhadap layanan kesehatan dan merupakan salah satu indikator kinerja. Apabila pasien menunjukan hal – hal yang bagus mengenai layanan kesehatan dan pasien mengindikasikan dengan perilaku yang positif maka akan dapat mengambil kesimpulan bahwa pasien merasa puas terhadap layanan tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara lima dimensi mutu pelayanan rawat jalan dengan kepuasan pasien di RSUD Arjawinangun Kabupaten Cirebon Tahun 2015. Jenis penelitian deskriptik analitik dengan desain Cross Sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah jumlah seluruh pasien yang berobat ke rawat jalan RSUD Arjawinangun pada bulan Januari tahun 2015 sebanyak 9.707 pasien. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 385 pasien yang diambil secara Accidental Sampling. Data dianalisa secara statistic menggunakan uji Chi Square pada tingkat kemaknaan 5% (0,05). Variabel yang diteliti yaitu variabel dependen: kepuasan pasien, variabel independen: Bukti Fisik (Tangibles), Kehandalan (Reliability), Ketanggapan (Responsiveness), Jaminan (Assurance), Dan Empati (Empathy). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan ada hubungan yang bermakna antara Bukti Fisik (Tangibles) dengan kepuasan pasein (p = 0,034), ada hubungan yang bermakna antara Kehandalan (Reliability) dengan kepuasan pasein (p= 0,000), ada hubungan yang bermakna antara Ketanggapan (Responsiveness) dengan kepuasan pasein ( p= 0,000), ada hubungan yang bermakna antara Jaminan (Assurance) dengan kepuasan pasein (p= 0,000), ada hubungan yang bermakna antara Empati (Empathy) dengan kepuasan pasein (p= 0,000).Kata Kunci: Kepuasan Pasien, Lima dimensi mutu ABSTRACTPatient’s satisfaction is the satisfaction level of the patient’s perception of the health services and is one of the performance indicators. If the patients shows the good things about the health care service and the patients indicated by the positive behavior will be able to infer that patients are satisfied with the health care service. This research aimed to determine the relationship between the five dimensions of quality of outpatient care with patient’s satisfaction in RSUD Arjawinangun Kabupaten Cirebon 2015. The type of this research is descriptive analytic with Cross Sectional Design. Population in this research is the total number of outpatients treated at RSUD Arjawinangun Kabupaten Cirebon through Januari 2015 as many as 9707 patients. The total sample of 385 patients were taken by accidental sampling. Data were analyzed statiscally using Chi-squared test at 5% (0.05) significance level. The dependent variable analyzed in this research is patient’s satisfaction and the Independent variable in this research are Tangibles, Realiability, Responsiveness, Assurance, and Empathy. Judge from the analysis above, we conclude that the result of this research showed the relationship between Tangibles with patient’s satisfaction (p = 0.034). There is relationship between Reliability with patient’s satisfaction (p = 0.00). There is relationship between Responsiveness with patient’s satisfaction (p = 0.00). The relationship between Assurance with patient’s satisfaction is also influence with p = 0.00, and the last of variable, there is relationship between empathy with patient’s satisfaction (p=0.00). The result of this research can be followed up by efforts to improve the Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, and Empathy by providing technical training to every officer to increase the ability to carry out the services.Key Word : Patient’s Satisfaction, Five dimensions of  quality


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haşim Çapar ◽  
Özgür Aslan

Introduction: Although many factors can affect the choice of destination in medical tourism, some factors are indispensable to medical tourists and medical tourism. The aim of this study was to analyze important factors affecting the selection of a destination by potential medical tourists. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study, conducted in Turkey, included a population of 1700 people and a sample size of 317 people selected through purposive sampling. Values were evaluated with a 95% confidence interval and 0.05 standard error. A value of P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. The medical tourism scale and a demographic information form were used in data collection. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and path analysis were used as statistical methods. Analyses were made using IBM SPSS-AMOS 25.0. Results: In this study, 56.5% of the participants were male and 43.5% were female. The factors affecting the selection of medical tourism destinations were determined to be, in order of importance, accessibility of health care service (X̄ = 4.68 ± 1.073), level of security and safety (X̄ = 4:57 ± 1.122), quality of health care service (X̄ = 4:39 ± 1.129), level of hygiene (X̄ = 4.16 ± 1.381), potential of savings-low cost (X̄ = 4.07 ± 1.447), and tourism opportunities (X̄ = 4.02 ± 1.540). Conclusion: It is thought that the current study will make a serious contribution to the field of medical tourism both in practice and in theory.


Author(s):  
Faten Sami Ali Mostafa ◽  
Ekram M. El-Shabrawy ◽  
El Morsy Ahmed El Morsy ◽  
Shaimaa Ahmed Senosy

Background: In the context of health care services; clinicians use consumer or patient satisfaction assessment to monitor their performance and alter the delivery of care in order to retain and attract customers. Also to determine how they can better meet the needs of patients and, so, improve patient compliance. This study was designed to examine the satisfaction status of elderly patients utilize the selected geriatric health centers in the study in a comparison way between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in order to improve the geriatric health care program in Egypt.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study to assess the geriatric service through assessing the structure, process and geriatric satisfaction from the geriatric health services by an observational checklist and questionnaire. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 22 and Spectrum-5 software.Results: Saudi Arabia centers were significantly higher in patients' satisfaction; there were a statistically significant difference between both countries regarding total satisfaction score (p<0.001).Conclusions: The indicators in both countries under the study suggest a growing proportion of older people in the populations. This study has revealed that efforts to improve health care service for older people have not been fully implemented. Many older people still do not satisfy the offered medical service due to several obstacles. Policymakers must invest in the systems that would encourage and facilitate formal care provision, through partnership between the state and civil society for example and through investing in both old age and family support policies.


2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 1082-1098 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabita Mahapatra

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of patient participation on patient satisfaction and the subsequent effect on patient behavior outcomes Design/methodology/approach The research employs self-administered survey method to test hypotheses. The convenience sampling approach is used to collected data from 410 patients in metropolitan cities of India. The data are analyzed using SmartPLS to test the proposed model. Findings The results shows patient participation is positively related to behaviour outcomes and patient confidence and satisfaction mediate the effect of patient participation on adherence. Research limitations/implications The study was limited to a small sample which may somewhat limit generalization of the findings. However, the findings, based on primary data, are insightful. Second, the current study was cross-sectional in nature, whereas a longitudinal study could had measured changes in perceptions over an extended time period. Practical implications The results provide interesting insights about the significance of patient participation in positive behavior outcome. These insights will enable health care professionals and government to formulate a suitable policy through which to encourage patient participation in health treatment regimes. Originality/value The paper demonstrates the influence of patient participation on behavior. There has been little research on this aspect in the Indian context to date, so this study offers an important guideline to the health care industry in relation to introducing customer empowerment into health care regimes.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Huibers ◽  
Anders H Carlsen ◽  
Grete Moth ◽  
Helle C Christensen ◽  
Ingunn S Riddervold ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Patients in need of acute health care do not always contact the most suitable health care service provider. Contacting out-of-hours primary care for an urgent problem may delay care, whereas contacting emergency medical services for a non-urgent problem could ultimately affect patient safety. More insight into patient motives for contacting a specific health care provider may help optimise patient flows. This study aims to explore patient motives for contacting out-of-hours primary care and the emergency medical services in Denmark.Methods We conducted a cross-sectional observational study by sending a questionnaire to patients contacting out-of-hours primary care and emergency medical services, both of which can be directly contacted by patients, in two of five Danish regions in 2015. As we aimed to focus on the first access point, the emergency department was not included. The questionnaire included items on patient characteristics, health problem and 26 pre-defined motives. Descriptive analyses of patient characteristics and motives were conducted, stratified by the two health care service providers. Factors associated with contacting each of the two service providers were explored in a modified Poisson regression analysis, and adjusted risk ratios were calculated.Results Three key motives for contacting the two service providers were identified: ‘unpleasant symptoms’, ‘perceived need for prompt action’ and ‘perceived most suitable health care provider’. Other important motives were ‘need arose outside office hours’ and ‘wanted to talk to a physician’ (out-of-hours primary care) and ‘expected need for ambulance’ and ‘worried’ (emergency medical services). Higher probability of contacting the emergency medical services versus out-of-hours primary care was seen for most motives relating to own assessment and expectations, previous experience and knowledge, and own needs and wishes. Lower probability was seen for most motives relating to perceived barriers and benefits.Conclusions Patient motives for contacting the two health care service providers were partly overlapping. The study contributes with new knowledge on the complex decision-making process of patients in need of acute health care. This knowledge could help optimise existing health care services, such as patient safety and the service level, without increasing health care costs.


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