Gender differences in patient experience among persons with spinal cord injury: A comparison across 22 countries.
Disabil Health J
; : 101642, 2024 May 17.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Due to the majority of males within the population of persons with spinal cord injuries (SCI), a male-oriented perception of persons with SCI might affect care provision in the way of prioritizing male needs.OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this cross-sectional study is to describe the patient experience of persons with SCI by gender.METHODS:
This study was based on the International Spinal Cord Injury Survey with 12,588 participants from 22 countries. An interval-based patient experience score was attained by partial credit model. Regression analysis was used in exploring the association between patient experience and gender.RESULTS:
Participants reported very good and good patient experience. Respectful treatment was reported by 78 % of participants; clear explanations by 75 %; involvement in decision-making by 71 %; satisfaction with services by 62 %. The average patient experience score was equal among males and females (average 64, range 0-100), with the highest score in participants from the USA (78) and the lowest - in Morocco (44). Patient experience score was not associated with gender. Females had lower odds of reporting better decision-making involvement, yet higher odds of better satisfaction. Older participants, with higher household income and better self-rated health, had lower odds of being satisfied.CONCLUSION:
The majority of persons with SCI rated their experience as good or very good. Females were more likely to report higher satisfaction with services and lower involvement in decision-making. For other patient experience categories and the overall patient experience score, no association with gender was found.
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Disabil Health J
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REABILITACAO
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SAUDE PUBLICA
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article