Adecuaciones para la atención de personas con discapacidad sensorial en los CESFAM del Servicio de Salud Concepción / Adjustments for the care of people with sensory disabilities in primary health centers
Rev. med. Chile
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150(7): 919-923, jul. 2022. tab
Artículo
en Español
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
People with Sensory Disabilities (PcDS) face barriers for equal access to health care. Thus, health centers require adjustments to comply with equal access that allows an universal coverage of care.AIM:
To characterize the adjustments for the care of PcDS in primary health centers in Concepción, Chile. Material andMethods:
Cross-sectional study using data obtained through a questionnaire to key informants or via Transparency Law, and direct observation. The variables were subdivided into four categories, namely infrastructure, communication, skills, and environment.RESULTS:
The analyzed health centers have a high proportion of general adjustments of their physical settings. However, there is a lack of specific adjustments for deaf and blind people, especially communicational ones.Conclusions:
There is a paucity of adjustments for the health care of PcDS in the analyzed health centers. This deficiency underscores the barriers faced by PcDS for receiving care in the Chilean public health system.
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Asunto principal:
Personas con Discapacidad
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Sordera
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. med. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Chile
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidad de Concepción/CL
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