Economic Problems and Loneliness as Factors Related to Subjective Unmet Health Needs in People with Chronic Diseases and Dependency.

Background: The continuous increase of people with chronic diseases is one of the greatest challenges for healthcare systems worldwide. Population growth and life expectancy means that an increasing number of people with chronic diseases and dependency need some kind of assistance to meet their needs. Determining these subjective unmet needs helps to understand the situation of these people. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of chronic patients over 65 years of age from the day-care center toward subjective health needs that are not being met by the socio-health system. Methods: Qualitative exploratory-descriptive study. Through convenience sampling, we selected people with chronic diseases and dependency who used day-care centers and met the inclusion criteria. Focus groups were performed. The data were transcribed and a thematic analysis was carried out using Atlas.ti software. Results: The topics resulting from the analysis were classified into dissatisfaction of biological/physiological needs, psychological needs, social needs, and other issues that arose in both groups of participants which referred to the types of needs previously indicated. The issues related to social and psycho-social needs stood out. Conclusions: People with chronic diseases and dependency have their physiological needs covered with the help they receive, but their situation of dependency generates additional costs that worsen their economic situation. However, their greatest need is due to the loneliness they feel and the feeling they have of "being a burden" on their families.

Quality Assurance in Nursing Education: A Qualitative Study Involving Students and Newly Graduated Nurses.

Background: Assuring quality training for future nursing professionals is essential to preserving population health and socio-economic development. Quality assurance in the European Higher Education Area places students in a leading role to transform and improve higher education programs. Therefore, an innovative way of reviewing strengths and weaknesses of the nursing education program of a Spanish university has been developed. Objectives: The aim of this paper was to explore the perceptions and opinions of nursing students and newly-qualified nurses regarding the contents of the nursing curriculum in order to improve its quality. Methods: Descriptive and exploratory qualitative research was carried out involving 12 newly-qualified nurses and 12 student nurses. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were performed. Results: Based on the thematic analysis, two themes emerged: improving clinical practices and reviewing the theoretical curriculum. Conclusions: Among the improvements suggested by the participants, the most relevant ones were establishing a clear structure of learning contents in the practicum, and redistributing the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System ECTS credits in various courses of the study program. However, additional evidence is needed prior to proceeding with any changes.

Experiencia en los campamentos de refugiados saharauis, perspectiva cultural de la salud / Experience in the Saharawi refugee camps, cultural perspective of health

Desde el proyecto de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo "Mejora del nivel de salud de la población saharaui mediante el fortalecimiento de la formación continuada de los profesionales sanitarios y docentes", se realiza una expedición a los campamentos de refugiados saharauis, ramificada en las vertientes sanitaria, académica, institucional y sociosanitaria. Su objetivo principal es promocionar la salud de la población asentada en los campamentos. Como resultado, se obtuvo el cumplimiento del objetivo principal de la expedición, promocionando la salud a partir de la educación. La experiencia permite concluir que la responsabilidad de transmitir y concienciar al conjunto de la población recae, casi de manera exclusiva, al personal sanitario, a las promotoras de salud y al colectivo femenino en general, por lo que es necesario continuar ofreciéndoles apoyo

From the International Development Cooperation project "Improvement of the health of the Sahrawi people by strengthening the continuing education of health professionals and teachers", it made an expedition to the Saharawi refugee camps, branched takes place in the health, academic, institutional and socio aspects. Its main objective is to promote the health of the population is living in the camps. As a result, it compliance with the main objective of the expedition was obtained from promoting health education. The experience lead to the conclusion that the responsibility of transmitting and educate the whole population lies almost exclusively, medical personnel, the promoters of health and the general female population, so it is necessary to continue providing support