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[The companion at the clinical interview]

L de la Revilla1, R Montoro, M A Prados

  • 1Unidad Docente de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, Granada-Norte.

Atencion Primaria
|March 31, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Nearly 40% of clinical interviews include a companion, often a family member. Understanding companion dynamics is key for effective patient care and support.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Health Services Research
  • Patient-Centered Care

Background:

  • Patient companions are integral to the healthcare network, offering social support.
  • Understanding the role and characteristics of companions is crucial for optimizing clinical interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of patient attendance with a companion during clinical interviews.
  • To characterize companions based on age, gender, interview reason, relationship, and type.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, prospective study was conducted.
  • Data were collected from 899 patients across two health centers during a specific week in July 1991.

Main Results:

  • Companions were present in 39.15% of clinical interviews.
  • Younger patients (under 20) and those with acute conditions were more likely to have a companion.
  • The majority of companions (94%) were family members (mothers, spouses); 18.7% created conflict.

Conclusions:

  • Companions serve as vital social support and can be valuable resources in healthcare.
  • Collaborative companions aid in gathering clinical and family history.
  • Managing difficult or unwell companions requires specific strategies to ensure smooth clinical interviews.

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