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VELIZ GUTIERREZ, José A et al. Socio-economic and extensional impact of domiciliary admissions in Primary Health Care. Rev Ciencias Médicas [online]. 2011, vol.15, n.4, pp. 102-115. ISSN 1561-3194.

A retrospective and descriptive study was conducted at "Hermanos Cruz" Outpatient Clinic, Pinar del Rio during January 2008-2009 aimed at determining the socio-economic and extensional impact of domiciliary admissions. The target group was comprised of the total of this kind of admissions for number 1 and 2 basic working groups. The 10 main pathologies causing domiciliary admissions were determined, and a survey was applied to collect individual and general data of the patients under this medical care service. Individual Clinical Histories in the Doctor's Offices having domiciliary admissions during the period under study were revised. The role of medical students was explored, as well as their level of knowledge regarding domiciliary admissions, extensional doings through health promotion and medical care activities. One of the main causes was pregnancy-associated illnesses; verifying a greater familial and patient agreement with this type of admission. Extensional activities of medical students during the training period at the doctor's offices were considered satisfactory. The cost-benefit reached a figure of 27780.00 Cuban pesos daily and 194460.00 Cuban pesos weekly compared with hospital admissions; as well as the level of satisfaction in the community regarding this modality of medical services in Primary Health Care. Higher local solutions to health problems are achieved, together with better competence and performance of the Family Doctors and Nurses.

Palavras-chave : PRIMARY HEALTH CARE; PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT; HEALTH CARE COSTS.

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