Adequacy of care management of patients with polyhandicap in the French health system: A study of 782 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aims of this study were 1) to describe the health profiles and care management of polyhandicapped patients according to 2 modalities, specialized rehabilitation centers (SRC) and residential facilities (RF), and 2) to estimate the adequacy of care management of these patients.

Methods

This was an 18-month cross-sectional study including patients with a combination of severe motor deficiency and profound intellectual impairment. The patients were from 4 SRC and 9 RF. The following data were collected: sociodemographics, health status, care management, and adequacy of care management.

Results

A total of 782 patients were included: 410 (52%) were cared for in SRC and 372 (48%) in RF. Global objective adequacy (health severity and age category) was higher f

SUBMITTER: Rousseau MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6034799 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature