Análisis de la atención a personas con discapacidad a través de los programas y servicios en salud en la provincia de Pichincha. Año 2012

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze the quality and coverage levels of attention programs and health services provided to Disable People (PCD for its Spanish translation) on Pichincha, province of Ecuador, during the year 2012. I look to determine these conditions, on the public and private sectors, for a research sample of 383 subjects under physical impairment. As part of the research we applied a specifically designed survey and some interviews to the authorities in charge of the topic on the Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador. We collected their opinions as well as those from private institutions that also provide services to PCD. From their opinions and the results of the research, we can extract some strengths and weaknesses of the health service providers, whether public or private. We provide some insights about the current situation and propose some innovative strategies to improve the level of access and quality of these services for Disable People.