Weaknesses and countermeasures of medical and health services for the aged in Sichuan province: A cross-sectional survey

• Published in: Medicine (Baltimore) Vol. 104; no. 12; p. e41910
• Main Authors: Cao, Qing, Dong, Wendong, Huang, Qian, Huang, Xiang, Wang, Zhiyi, Zhao, Daren
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hagerstown, MD Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 21.03.2025
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; China; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Health Services for the Aged - organization & administration; Health Services for the Aged - statistics & numerical data; Health Services Needs and Demand - statistics & numerical data; Health Status; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Observational Study; Surveys and Questionnaires; China; medical and health services; Sichuan province; health service; the elderly
• ISSN: 1536-5964; 0025-7974; 1536-5964
• DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000041910

Carry out a cross-sectional survey of medical and health services for the elderly in Sichuan province, understand the medical and health needs of the elderly in Sichuan province, analyze the existing problems and reasons, and then put forward feasible suggestions and opinions. Based on the top 10 single diseases in Sichuan province in 2021, hospitalized elderly patients suffering from the top 10 single diseases from January 2023 to April 2023 were selected as survey subjects, and the health status and medical and health service needs of the elderly population in Sichuan province were investigated using a questionnaire survey and statistical analysis. The sleep quality of the elderly in our province was generally not high, their basic health condition was poor, and the demand for basic medical services was high. There is a great need for medical care, especially for nutrition, medication, rehabilitation, and pain guidance. There is great demand for health education and management, especially for health examinations, health education, and health service systems. There is great demand for daily care, medical care services, mental health consultation, spiritual comfort, etc, and the referral demand is guaranteed to a certain extent, but it is still slightly insufficient in general. Allocating resources properly. The scientific cultivation of talent improves the healthcare system for the elderly and strengthens supervision. Active supply and innovative service methods. Focus on disabled and semi-disabled groups to reduce the burden.