Caracterización epidemiológica de los pacientes de una Empresa Social del Estado E.S.E. Enfocada en rehabilitación

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The objective of this research is to develop an epidemiological characterization of patients attached to the Rehabilitation Centre and thus determine the prevalence of the disease according to gender and age taking into account the diagnosis the doctor of admission, in such a way as to establish priorities from the field of social and economic investment that improves the quality of life of individuals and their families. METHODS: Corresponds to an observational quantitative study, descriptive retrospective cut whose universe consisted of 230 patients attached to an S.E.S. focused on rehabilitation during the period 2016 to April 2019. RESULTS: It is evident that the 57,9% corresponding to 22 patients between the ages of 6 and 11 have between 3 and 4 medical diagnoses. However, in the group of patients who had 2 or fewer diagnoses, 49% of this group are younger than or equal to 5 years of age. ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION: The main reason for Phonoaudiological consultation is not only the pathologies diagnosed by professionals working in this area, also require the provision of this service pathologies that secondary affect the communicative processes of the individuals. CONCLUSIONS: Innovation is needed in the development of intervention strategies that minimize communication disturbances, thus increasing parents' investment in programmes that strengthen this area.