Diabetes patients’ perspectives on the patients’ rights
Evidence from east of Iran
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6150787 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gholam Reza Sharifzadeh (Birjand University of Medical Sciences), Djavad Ghoddoosi-Nejad (0000-0003-2534-5155, Birjand University of Medical Sciences), Susan Behdani (Birjand University of Medical Sciences), Elaheh Haghgoshayie (0000-0003-0672-4045, University of Maragheh), Yibeltal Siraneh (0000-0003-4416-9572, Jimma University), Edris Hasanpoor (0000-0002-5155-2679, University of Maragheh) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 276-284 |
| Publication date | 2019-05-03 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2056-4902 • E-ISSN: 2056-4910 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/ijhrh-09-2018-0060 |
| OpenAlex | W2943603455 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 15 |
Purpose The Iranian patients’ rights charter defines patient rights as a reflection of fundamental human rights in the field of medicine and incorporates all elements of patient rights accepted in international texts. The purpose of this paper is to study the way in which diabetes patients’ rights are being exercised in everyday hospital practice in Birjand, Iran. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional study design was used in 2014. The sample size was estimated 150 patients, out of which 108 diabetes patients completed questionnaire. The questionnaire of diabetes patients’ perspectives on the patients’ rights was used to collect data. The questionnaire consists of 22 questions. Data entry and analysis were carried out using SPSS software (version 22). Descriptive and inferential statistics were calculated with all survey items and total scores, as well as demographic data. Findings The response rate was 72 percent. Overall, the mean score percentage of diabetes patients’ perspectives on the patients’ rights was 74.04± 8.4. Furthermore, statistical significant differences were found among diabetes patients in relation to patients’ perspectives on the patients’ rights according to highest level of education ( F =16.52, p =0.002), their habitat( t =3.49, p =0.001), age groups ( F =18.70, p =0.0001) and the duration of the disease ( F =5.16, p =0.007). The results showed that no statistically significant differences were observed among diabetes patients in relation to diabetes patients’ perspectives on the patients’ rights according to their gender ( F =1.57, p =0.12) and marital status ( F =1.56, p =0.09). Originality/value Clinicians can provide care based on patients’ rights, and their knowledge of patients’ rights needs to be evaluated. Educational courses, leaflets, booklets and posters can be helpful in this regard. In addition, professional organizations and the Ministry of Health need to be more sensitive to this issue
Charter · Descriptive statistics · Diabetes mellitus · Disease · Environmental health · Geography · Marital status · Population · Demography · Ethics in medical practice · Medicine · Patient Dignity and Privacy · Public Health in Brazil · Internal Medicine
| Citations per year | 0.5 |
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| Citation span | 2020 - 2023 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |