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[Medical care in 12 Chilean cities]
Revista Medica De Chile
|June 1, 1989
Summary
Chilean healthcare access shows 4.17 disease episodes yearly per person, with 47% receiving care. Patient-reported quality is high, but system issues and perceived mildness of illness limit access.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Healthcare Systems Analysis
Context:
- Study conducted in 12 major Chilean cities, excluding Santiago.
- Survey involved 4,737 individuals from random household samples.
- Focused on disease and accident frequency and medical care utilization.
Purpose:
- To analyze disease and accident frequency in urban Chilean populations.
- To assess patterns and quality of medical care received.
- To identify barriers to accessing healthcare services.
Summary:
- Mean of 4.17 disease episodes per person-year, with 47% receiving medical attention.
- Higher care rates for acute (69%) versus chronic (32%) conditions.
- 81% rated care quality as good/very good; 6% rated it deficient.
- Key barriers: perceived mildness of illness (acute/chronic) and healthcare system issues (28%).
Impact:
- Provides insights into healthcare utilization and quality in major Chilean urban centers.
- Highlights disparities in care access between acute and chronic conditions.
- Informs public health policy regarding healthcare system improvements and patient access barriers.