IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 39: OPENCRONIC Study. Knowledge and Experiences of Spanish Patients and Carers about Chronic Disease

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 39: OPENCRONIC Study. Knowledge and Experiences of Spanish Patients and Carers about Chronic Disease

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16010039

Authors: Emilio Casariego Ana M. Cebrián-Cuenca José Luis Llisterri Rafael Manuel Micó-Pérez Domingo Orozco-Beltran Mercedes Otero-Cacabelos Pilar Román-Sánchez Francisco José Sáez

Background: Chronic diseases are currently the main cause of morbidity and mortality and represent a major challenge to healthcare systems. The objective of this study is to know Spanish public opinion about chronic disease and how it affects their daily lives. Methods: Through a telephone or online survey of 24 questions, data was gathered on the characteristics of the respondents and their knowledge and experiences of chronic diseases. Results: Of the 2522 survey respondents, 325 had a chronic disease and were carers, 1088 had a chronic disease and were not carers, 140 did not have a chronic disease but were carers, and 969 did not have chronic disease and were not carers. The degree of knowledge on these diseases was good or very good for 69.4%, 56.0%, 62.2%, and 46.7%, respectively, for each group. All the groups agreed that chronic diseases mainly affect mood, quality of life and having to make sacrifices. Conclusions: Knowledge about chronic diseases is relatively good, although it can be improved among the Spanish population, especially among patients who report having a chronic disease and play the role of carers. However, it is important to continue maintaining the level of information and training concerning these diseases.

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