Table 3.
Number of patients with a complex situation, according to IDC-Pal©.
| Items of Complexity | N (%) |
|---|---|
| The patient is a healthcare professional | 3 (0.6) |
| Social-family role performed by the patient | 74 (15.6) |
| Previous physical, psychological or sensorial disability | 23 (4.9) |
| Recent and/or active addiction problems | 7 (1.5) |
| Previous mental illness | 12 (2.5) |
| Acute decompensated organ insufficiency in non-oncological terminal patient | 0 (0.0) |
| Severe cognitive failure | 23 (4.9) |
| Abrupt change in level of functional autonomy | 225 (47.6) |
| Presence of difficult-to-control comorbidity | 19 (4.0) |
| Severe constitutional syndrome | 62 (13.1) |
| Clinical management difficult due to repeated non-compliance with therapy | 15 (3.2) |
| Communication conflicts between patient and family | 56 (11.8) |
| Communication conflicts between patient and healthcare team | 17 (3.6) |
| Inadequate emotional coping by patient | 3 (0.6) |
| Complex bereavement | 5 (1.1) |
| Difficulty in the indication and/or management of medication | 2 (0.4) |
| Difficulty in the indication and/or management of interventions | 1 (0.2) |
| Limitations of professional competence to address situations | 0 (0.0) |
| Difficulty in managing or acquiring instrumental techniques and/or specific material at home | 3 (0.6) |
| Difficulty in managing coordination and logistic needs | 2 (0.4) |
| Total of patients with at least one item of complexity | 212 (44.0) |