Expectations and behaviour of older adults with neurological disorders regarding general practitioner consultations: an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients' relationship with their GPs is linked to adherence, patient behaviour and satisfaction with healthcare. Several factors pertaining to this relationship have already been identified, however expectations and preferences vary depending on age and diagnosis. Chronically ill elderly patients constitute a group of patients with specific needs that are not yet understood.

Methods

For this observational study, 100 (44 female, mean age 72.72 + - 8.28 years) patients were interviewed. Multiple linear or binary logistic regression as well as analysis of variance was used to understand the link between factors pertaining to GP relationship and patient behaviour, and principal component analysis was performed to understand the underlying structure of patients' needs

SUBMITTER: Schonenberg A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8466933 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature