Impact of a primary-based telemonitoring programme in HRQOL, satisfaction and usefulness in a sample of older adults with XXXX in Valencia (Spain).

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BACKGROUND: Chronic @entity1 are frequent users of healthcare services and are prone to hospital admissions. In Valencia (Spain) the Valcronic programme aims to manage chronic @entity1 through different levels of telemonitoring and telecare. This paper examines the impact of the Valcronic programme on self-perceived HRQOL in a one-year period and on perceptions of satisfaction and usefulness in a sample of older adults with @entity102 . METHODS: The sample (n=74) was randomly selected from Valcronic users and was stratified considering different variables. HRQOL was assessed using the EQ-5D questionnaire at two points in time: before the beginning of the Valcronic programme and after a one-year follow-up. Satisfaction and usefulness were evaluated one year after users' inclusion. RESULTS: The whole sample experienced improvement, although not significant, of its HRQOL; @entity1 over 75 showed impairment. @entity1 with at least one problem in the EQ-5D dimensions decreased after one year (82.43% vs. 74.32%). Users' perceptions of satisfaction and usefulness were highly positive. CONCLUSIONS: Our sample benefited from the Valcronic programme, experiencing an improvement in their HRQOL, a decreased use of health resources or high satisfaction levels. IMPLICATIONS: Further adjustments are needed to address a comprehensive response to the needs of the global population of reference.
