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[Demand for neurological services in Spain. Data for a more demanding future]
1Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España. fbermejop@meditex.es
Revista De Neurologia
|December 22, 1999
Summary
Neurological care demand in Spain is high and projected to rise with an aging population. Current neurologist and bed resources are deemed adequate to meet future neurological care needs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Neurology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Spain faces increasing demand for neurological care.
- Population aging is a significant driver of future demand.
- Understanding current resources is crucial for healthcare planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review neurological resources and care demand in Spain.
- To analyze neurological care demand in a specific health district.
- To assess the adequacy of resources for future demand.
Main Methods:
- Review of published data on neurological resources and demand.
- Estimation of neurologist-to-population ratio in Spain.
- Analysis of outpatient neurological consultation rates.
Main Results:
- Spain had approximately 2.5 neurologists per 100,000 inhabitants in the National Health Service (1998).
- National Health Service demand ranged from 8-35 first outpatient neurological consultations per 1,000 inhabitants/year.
- The specific health district showed a demand of 14.5 consultations per 1,000 inhabitants/year (1996).
Conclusions:
- Neurological care demand in Spain is substantial and expected to grow.
- Population aging is the primary factor influencing increased demand.
- Existing resources, including neurologists and beds, appear sufficient for future needs.