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[Expectations of the patient's role]
Acta Psiquiatrica Y Psicologica De America Latina
|December 1, 1985
Summary
Socioeconomic level significantly shapes patient role expectations, influencing perceptions of dependence, reciprocity, role performance, and denial in the doctor-patient relationship. This research explores sociological factors affecting healthcare interactions.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Medical Sociology
- Social Psychology
Context:
- The doctor-patient relationship is a key area of sociological inquiry.
- Understanding patient expectations is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.
- Previous research has explored various facets of this relationship.
Purpose:
- To analyze how basic variables like age, sex, and socioeconomic level influence patient role expectations.
- To investigate the dimensions of patient role expectations: Dependence, Reciprocity, Role performance, and Denial.
- To examine the sociological underpinnings of normative expectations within the doctor-patient dynamic.
Summary:
- This study analyzed 302 subjects in Buenos Aires using a Likert-type scale based on Parsons' theory and a custom questionnaire.
- Factorial analysis identified four dimensions of patient role expectations: Dependence, Reciprocity, Role performance, and Denial.
- Results indicate that socioeconomic level is the primary influence on patients' normative expectations.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant impact of socioeconomic status on patient perceptions and expectations in healthcare.
- Provides empirical data for refining sociological models of the doctor-patient relationship.
- Informs healthcare providers and policymakers about social determinants influencing patient engagement and satisfaction.