Influencing factors research of transitional care needs among children with chronic diseases

Abstract

Objective To analyze the main influencing factors of transitional care needs for children with chronic disease, so as to provide evidence for formulating the appropriate transitional care mode for children with chronic disease. Methods Adopting complete random sampling and using self-designed questionnaire, investigate the need for 500 children with chronic disease who were hospitalized in the Children′s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from May to October in 2017. Classification based on demand results. Using Chi square test, Fisher exact probability, Cochran-Armitage trend test, Bonferroni method and Logistic regression analysis the influencing factors of demand outcomes. Results That affect the patient′s needs included family economy, medical insurance, children′s age, residence and Primary caregiver′s education, age, sex, relationship with children and so on. These factors had different effects on the need of transitional care. Conclusions The transitional care needs of children with chronic diseases are affected by many factors, which affect many aspects of continuous care. These influencing factors should be taken into account in continuous care service, and personalized continuous care services should be provided to meet children′ needs according to local conditions. Key words: Children; Needs; Influencing; Chronic disease; Transitional care