Atencion especializada de los trastornos neurologicos en Colombia

D. Rosselli, J. Eslava-Cobos, C. Calderon, M. Menken

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This study sought to reveal the patterns of medical care given to patients with neurologic diseases in Colombia. To that end, it tracked the daily activities of 30 neurologists chosen from a representative sample of 119 neurologists registered in Colombia in 1993. The information was requested by means of a previously standardized questionnaire and was complemented by demographic and epidemiologic data. The results showed that demand for specialized neurologic care depended more on cultural perceptions than on objective measures of prevalence. Moreover, it was found that education in neurology should place greater emphasis on ambulatory treatment as an alternative to hospital treatment. The survey also offered preliminary information on the prevalence and incidence of the primary neurologic diseases in the country. The prevalence of these diseases far exceeds the supply of specialized neurologic care. Finally, the results point out the advantages and deficiencies of this type of care, findings that might guide future efforts in this field in other countries and under different circumstances.

Título traducido de la contribuciónSpecialized care for neurologic disorders in Colombia
Idioma originalEspañol
Páginas (desde-hasta)416-420
Número de páginas5
PublicaciónBoletin de la Oficina Sanitaria Panamericana
Volumen121
N.º5
EstadoPublicada - 1996
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