NHU CẦU HỖ TRỢ VỀ CÔNG TÁC XÃ HỘI CỦA NGƯỜI BỆNH NỘI TRÚ TẠI BỆNH VIỆN TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y DƯỢC HUẾ NĂM 2023

Abstract

Objective: The study aimed to describe the needs for social work support among inpatients at the Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital in 2023. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 210 inpatients from November 2022 to July 2023 using a structured interview questionnaire based on Circular 43/2015/TT-BYT of the Vietnam Ministry of Health. Results: The social work support needs of inpatients was generally quite high. Among these needs, the highest proportions were as follows: the need to adhere to hospital rules and regulations of medical staff (97.6%), the need for inquires about the health status (94.2%), the need for consultation on health insurance policies (92.9%), and the need for communication and guidance on disease prevention and treatment (91.0%). Additionally, 74.4% of inpatients expressed a desire to connect with healthcare professionals when necessary to support their treatment, 55.2% indicated a need for encouragement and assistance in overcoming obstacles, 58,5% required financial assistance for medical treatment costs, 49,5% needed financial support for living expenses, and 44,7% required free meal provisions. Conclusion: In general, inpatients at the Hospital of Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy have a high demand for social work activities within the hospital. Therefore, the hospital should develop specific plans to meet the social work needs of inpatients in accordance with Circular 43 of the Ministry of Health.