Factors contributing to the burden of home care for doctors

VernacularTitle:在宅医療に関する医師の困難・負担感の実態調査─神戸市内の医師の調査報告
Author: Takuya Shinjo ; Masakatsu Shimizu ; Shigeyuki Kobayashi ; Shoji Hamano ; Toru Okano ; Hiroomi Nakamura ; Akihiro Ishikawa ; Masako Sekimoto ; Hiroyuki Makimura ; Akira Honjo ; Kobe Medical Association Home Care Group
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: home care; burden; doctor
From:Palliative Care Research 2014;9(1):107-113
CountryJapan
Language:Japanese
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study is to explore the factors associated with the burden of home care for doctors. Methods: In July 2013 a survey was mailed to a cross-section of clinics and hospitals in Kobe City. Results: Questionnaires were sent to 1,589 clinics and hospitals and 899 (57%) responded. Of these, data from 807 respondents were available for analysis. The burden of home care was felt to be considerable for 30% and slight for 31% of respondents. Determinants associated with the burden of home care were; 80 years and older doctors (P=0.05), particular medical measures (P=0.036), building links with other medical facility or care staff (P=0.002), and ensuring the sufficient time and staff (P<0.001). Conclusion: The majority of doctors reported a burden associated with home care.