[Quality of care in patients with prostate cancer treated in Mexico]

Patient-centered care model improves quality of care, decreases unnecessary use of services, optimizes costs and quality of life and survival for cancer patients.

To compare the patient-centered quality of care of prostate cancer patients with and without social security in two oncology hospitals in Mexico City.

The information of the 2019 survey of prostate cancer patients in two oncology hospitals, one from the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) and the other from the Ministry of Health (SSA), was analyzed (n = 307). The survey included sociodemographic and patient-centered quality of care variables. A descriptive and bivariate analysis was performed to compare the quality of care between both hospitals using chi-square test, Fisher's exact test and Student's t test.

234 patients treated at the IMSS and 73 at the SSA were included, with a mean age of 66.6 years. In both hospitals, more than 90% of the patients perceived respectful and coordinated care, as well as clear information. Only 58.9% of patients treated at SSA received information for decision-making, in contrast to 80.8% at IMSS (p = 0.001). Supportive care for biopsychosocial needs was low in both places (IMSS: 23.9%, SSA: 13.7%, p = 0.063).

The quality of care focused on patients with prostate cancer was perceived as good, except in the care of biopsychosocial needs; given the importance of this last aspect, it is recommended a multidisciplinary approach in their care.