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OPENCRONIC Study. Knowledge and Experiences of Spanish Patients and Carers about Chronic Disease

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  • Emilio Casariego

    (Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti, 27003 Lugo, Spain)

  • Ana M. Cebrián-Cuenca

    (Cartagena Casco Health Centre, Cartagena, 30201 Murcia, Spain)

  • José Luis Llisterri

    (Ingeniero Joaquin Benlloch Health Centre, 46006 Valencia, Spain)

  • Rafael Manuel Micó-Pérez

    (Ontinyent Primary Care Team, Fontanars dels Alforins Clinic, 46635 Valencia, Spain)

  • Domingo Orozco-Beltran

    (Research Unit, Alicante-Sant Joan D’Alacant Department, Cabo Huertas Health Centre, 03540 Alicante, Spain)

  • Mercedes Otero-Cacabelos

    (Marazuela Clinic Emergency Department, Talavera de la Reina, 45600 Toledo, Spain)

  • Pilar Román-Sánchez

    (Internal Medicine Department, Hospital General de Requena, Requena, 46340 Valencia, Spain)

  • Francisco José Sáez

    (Primary Care Management Department of the Madrid Health Service, 28035 Madrid, Spain)

Abstract

Background : Chronic diseases are currently the main cause of morbidity and mortality and represent a major challenge to healthcare systems. The objective of this study is to know Spanish public opinion about chronic disease and how it affects their daily lives. Methods : Through a telephone or online survey of 24 questions, data was gathered on the characteristics of the respondents and their knowledge and experiences of chronic diseases. Results : Of the 2522 survey respondents, 325 had a chronic disease and were carers, 1088 had a chronic disease and were not carers, 140 did not have a chronic disease but were carers, and 969 did not have chronic disease and were not carers. The degree of knowledge on these diseases was good or very good for 69.4%, 56.0%, 62.2%, and 46.7%, respectively, for each group. All the groups agreed that chronic diseases mainly affect mood, quality of life and having to make sacrifices. Conclusions : Knowledge about chronic diseases is relatively good, although it can be improved among the Spanish population, especially among patients who report having a chronic disease and play the role of carers. However, it is important to continue maintaining the level of information and training concerning these diseases.

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  • Emilio Casariego & Ana M. Cebrián-Cuenca & José Luis Llisterri & Rafael Manuel Micó-Pérez & Domingo Orozco-Beltran & Mercedes Otero-Cacabelos & Pilar Román-Sánchez & Francisco José Sáez, 2018. "OPENCRONIC Study. Knowledge and Experiences of Spanish Patients and Carers about Chronic Disease," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(1), pages 1-9, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2018:i:1:p:39-:d:192975
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