Malignant tumors as cause of disability at the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social / Tumores malignos condicionantes de invalidez en el Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social

Background: Cancer represents an important issue in health, with the economic impact that it takes. The aim of this paper is to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of a population with social security who was diagnosed with some type of cancer and required a disability pension. Methods: Observational study, retrolective cohort type, carried out at the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) with IMSS beneficiaries ruled with a state of disability due to malignancy during the period 2006 to 2012. Results: 13 633 cases were studied, observing an increasing behavior among the years mentioned. The age average of the rightful claimants ruled was 47.75 years; the main causes of disability due to malignant tumors were breast, colon and brain cancer. The definitive opinions represented the 49.66%, which are likely to generate a constituent amount for the IMSS. It is important to have data of the survival in relation to the most frequent malignant tumors, which can provide information about the severity and prognosis of these diseases. Conclusions: The results obtained lead to discuss the effectiveness of programs established on the prevention and early detection of non-communicable diseases, mainly in breast cancer, since the impact that has this type of suffering may involve a major financial problem for the IMSS because of the payment of constituent amounts.

Introducción: El cáncer representa una problemática importante en salud, con el impacto económico que conlleva. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar las particularidades epidemiológicas de una población con seguro social en quien se diagnosticó algún tipo de cáncer y requirió una pensión de invalidez. Métodos: Estudio observacional, tipo cohorte retrolectiva, llevado a cabo en el Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social con derechohabientes del IMSS dictaminados con un estado de invalidez por algún tumor maligno durante el periodo 2006 a 2012. Resultados: Se estudiaron 13 633 casos, con un comportamiento ascendente en el periodo estudiado, la edad promedio de dictaminación fue de 47.75 años; las principales causas de invalidez por tumores malignos fueron cáncer de mama, de colon y de encéfalo; los dictámenes definitivos representaron el 49.66%, que son susceptibles de generar un monto constitutivo al IMSS. Resulta importante contar con datos de sobrevida en relación a los tumores malignos más frecuentes, que puedan aportar información sobre la severidad y pronóstico de estas enfermedades. Conclusiones: Los resultados obtenidos conducen a debatir la efectividad de los programas establecidos sobre prevención y detección temprana de enfermedades no transmisibles, principalmente en cáncer de mama, debido a que el impacto que tiene este tipo de padecimientos puede implicar una problemática financiera importante para el IMSS por el pago de montos constitutivos.

[Users' perception about of quality ambulatory healthcare services in Mexico]. / Percepción de los usuarios sobre la calidad de la atención ambulatoria en servicios de salud en México.

OBJECTIVE: To identify users' perception about ambulatory healthcare services quality and associated factors in Mexico. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Analysis of the 2006 and 2012 National Surveys of Health and Nutrition that included users' perception of healthcare services and improvement in health status. A multivariate regression analysis allowed identifying the associated factors with the perception of improved health status. RESULTS: Between 2006 and 2012, users' positive perception of healthcare services increased from 82 to 85%, and user report of improvement in health status increased from 79 to 81%. Health status improvement, explanations about the disease and treatment, being attended without appointment, freedom to choose the provider and short waiting time were associated with a perception of better quality of care. CONCLUSIONS: Users' perception about the quality of care in ambulatory healthcare settings has improved, yet it is still neccessary to strengthen organizational strategies to provide healthcare when needed and to improve fulfillment of users' expectations.

Percepción de los usuarios sobre la calidad de la atención ambulatoria en servicios de salud en México / Users' perception about of quality ambulatory healthcare services in Mexico

Objetivo. Identificar la percepción de los usuarios de los servicios de salud ambulatorios en México sobre la calidad de atención y los factores asociados con dicha percepción. Material y métodos. De los datos obtenidos por las Encuestas Nacionales de Salud y Nutrición 2006 y 2012 se analizó la percepción de la atención recibida y de mejoría en salud después de la atención; se elaboró un modelo multivariado para identificar los factores de los servicios asociados con la percepción de mejoría. Resultados. La buena percepción de atención se elevó de 82 a 85%, y la de mejoría del estado de salud, de 79 a 81%, entre los años 2006 y 2012. La explicación sobre la enfermedad y tratamiento, la consulta sin cita previa, la oportunidad de elegir el servicio de salud y menor tiempo de espera se asociaron con la percepción de mejoría. Conclusiones. Existen avances en la calidad de atención percibida en la atención ambulatoria en México. Es necesario fortalecer estrategias organizacionales para brindar atención con mayor oportunidad y responder a las expectativas de los usuarios.

Objective. To identify users' perception about ambulatory healthcare services quality and associated factors in Mexico. Materials and methods. Analysis of the 2006 and 2012 National Surveys of Health and Nutrition that included users' perception of healthcare services and improvement in health status. A multivariate regression analysis allowed identifying the associated factors with the perception of improved health status. Results. Between 2006 and 2012, users' positive perception of healthcare services increased from 82 to 85%, and user report of improvement in health status increased from 79 to 81%. Health status improvement, explanations about the disease and treatment, being attended without appointment, freedom to choose the provider and short waiting time were associated with a perception of better quality of care. Conclusions. Users' perception about the quality of care in ambulatory healthcare settings has improved, yet it is still neccessary to strengthen organizational strategies to provide healthcare when needed and to improve fulfillment of users' expectations.

[Factors associated with the demand for delivery care in Mexico]. / Factores asociados a la demanda de servicios para la atención del parto en México.

OBJECTIVE: Analyze the factors associated with the utilization of delivery care institutions in Mexico in order to document the functional integration of health institutions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Based on the 2006 National Health and Nutrition Survey, information from women whose last birth was between 2000 and 2005 was used. Chi square was used to test differences between institutions used and health insurance type. A logistic regression was carried out to identify factors associated with the demand for institutions with which women were not affiliated. RESULTS: Women with social security used in 62% of the cases the institution of their affiliation and 13.4% used public institutions. For uninsured women, 43.3% used public institutions and 19.0% social security institutions; 64.3% of the Seguro Popular affiliates were treated in public institutions. Variables related to access, socioeconomic status and living conditions influenced said demand. CONCLUSIONS: The utilization of an institution of delivery that differed from the one with which the women were affiliated indicates the existence of a de facto functional integration between health institutions in Mexico.

Factores asociados a la demanda de servicios para la atención del parto en México / Factors associated with the demand for delivery care in Mexico

Objetivo. Analizar los factores asociados a la utilización de la institución de atención del parto en México para documentar el proceso de integración funcional de instituciones de salud. Material y métodos. Se utilizó información de mujeres con último parto entre 2000 y 2005 en la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2006. Se aplicó la prueba de ji cuadrada para probar diferencias entre institución utilizada y aseguramiento. Se usó regresión logística para identificar factores que favorecieron la demanda de instituciones diferentes a las de afiliación de la mujer. Resultados. El 62.6 por ciento de mujeres con seguridad social utilizó instituciones de afiliación y 13.4 por ciento instituciones públicas. Entre no aseguradas 43.3 por ciento utilizó instituciones públicas y 19 por ciento seguridad social; 64.3 por ciento de afiliadas al Seguro Popular se atendieron en instituciones públicas. Variables de acceso, nivel socioeconómico y condiciones de vida influyeron en la demanda referida. Conclusiones. El traslape para atención de partos institucionales documenta la existencia de integración funcional de facto entre instituciones de salud mexicanas.

Objective. Analyze the factors associated with the utilization of delivery care institutions in Mexico in order to document the functional integration of health institutions. Materials and Methods. Based on the 2006 National Health and Nutrition Survey, information from women whose last birth was between 2000 and 2005 was used. Chi square was used to test differences between institutions used and health insurance type. A logistic regression was carried out to identify factors associated with the demand for institutions with which women were not affiliated. Results. Women with social security used in 62 percent of the cases the institution of their affiliation and 13.4 percent used public institutions. For uninsured women, 43.3 percent used public institutions and 19.0 percent social security institutions; 64.3 percent of the Seguro Popular affiliates were treated in public institutions. Variables related to access, socioeconomic status and living conditions influenced said demand. Conclusions. The utilization of an institution of delivery that differed from the one with which the women were affiliated indicates the existence of a de facto functional integration between health institutions in Mexico.

Ambulatory health service users' experience of waiting time and expenditure and factors associated with the perception of low quality of care in Mexico.

BACKGROUND: A principal reason for low use of public health care services is the perception of inferior quality of care. Studying health service user (HSU) experiences with their care and their perception of health service quality is critical to understanding health service utilization. The aim of this study was to define reference points for some aspects of health care quality and to analyze which HSU experiences resulted in perceptions of overall low quality of care. METHODS: Data from the National Health Survey 2006 were used to compare the experiences of HSUs with their ambulatory care at Ministry of Health and affiliated institutions (MOH), social security institutions (SSI) and private institutions (PrivI). Reference points of quality of care related to waiting time and expenditure were defined for each of the three types of institutions by analyzing HSU experiences rated as 'acceptable'. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify the principal factors associated with the general perception of low quality of care. RESULTS: A total of 11,959 HSUs were included in the analysis, of whom 37.6% (n = 4,500) HSUs received care at MOH facilities; 31.2% (n = 3,730) used SSI and 31.2% (n = 3,729) PrivI. An estimated travel and waiting time of 10 minutes respectively was rated as acceptable by HSUs from all institutions. The differences between the waiting time rated as acceptable and the actual waiting time were the largest for SSI (30 min) in comparison to MoH (20 min) and PrivI (5 min) users. The principal factors associated with an overall perception of low quality of care are type of institution (OR 4.36; 95% CI 2.95-6.44), waiting time (OR 3.20; 95% CI 2.35-4.35), improvement of health after consultation (OR 2.93; CI 2.29-3.76) and consultation length of less than 20 minutes (2.03; 95% CI 1.60-2.57). CONCLUSIONS: The reference points derived by the HSUs' own ratings are useful in identifying where quality improvements are required. Prioritizing the reduction of waiting times and improving health status improvement after consultation would increase overall quality of care ratings.