Evaluation of an integrated care service facility for people living with hepatitis C in New Zealand.
Int J Integr Care
; 12(Spec Ed Integrated Care Pathways): e229, 2012 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
People living with hepatitis C are a highly marginalised population who may not readily access health care. Existing models of hepatitis C care may not meet the needs of these patients. This research evaluates the experiences of patients attending an innovative hepatitis C clinic that offers integrated care and service delivery.METHOD:
Surveys were completed by 120 clients and comprised of questions relating to changes in lifestyle habits since attending the clinic, hepatitis C knowledge, hepatitis C treatment and experiences with health care staff at the clinic.RESULTS:
The majority of respondents indicated that attendance at the clinic has provided them with the information to better manage their hepatitis C and had given them confidence to make lifestyle changes. Participants demonstrated a very high knowledge of hepatitis C and reported experiencing a less discriminatory environment at the clinic compared to other health care settings. Respondents who had been attending the clinic for more than 6 months were significantly more likely to indicate a desire to commence hepatitis C treatment over the next 5 years.DISCUSSION:
The findings point to the importance of integrated care in the community setting in providing clients with a positive experience of health care, which appears to increase their skills and desire to better manage their hepatitis C.
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Int J Integr Care
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article
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