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Morgane Gilliand1, Ariane Bernier Emch2, Béatrice Perrenoud3
1HESAV School of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO), Lausanne, Switzerland; Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare-IUFRS, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities : JOID
|August 11, 2023
Summary
Adults with intellectual disabilities report moderate satisfaction with hospital care, scoring 3.6/5 on the Patient Satisfaction Scale. They experienced unmet needs and challenges during hospitalization, indicating a need for improved care strategies.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare research
- Disability studies
- Patient experience
Background:
- Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) face heightened anxiety and unmet needs during hospitalization.
- Existing research on their satisfaction with hospital care yields contradictory findings.
- Understanding satisfaction levels is crucial for improving healthcare delivery to this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the satisfaction of adults with intellectual disabilities with their hospital care.
- To identify factors associated with their satisfaction levels.
- To inform better healthcare practices for hospitalized adults with ID.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Patient Satisfaction Scale (PSS) and Cognitive Appraisal of Health Scale (CAHS).
- Collected data from 32 adults with intellectual disabilities or their caregivers post-hospitalization.
- Analyzed PSS and CAHS scores to evaluate satisfaction and cognitive appraisal of health.
Main Results:
- The mean PSS score was 3.6 out of 5, indicating moderate satisfaction.
- CAHS 'harm/loss' and 'challenge' dimensions scored 13.3/25 and 8.7/25, respectively.
- No studied factors were significantly associated with the overall PSS score.
Conclusions:
- Adults with intellectual disabilities are not fully satisfied with hospital care.
- They perceive significant challenges and losses during their hospital stay.
- Current care models require re-evaluation to better meet the needs of this population.
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