Medical Professionals in Southern Russia's Regions Express Lowest Satisfaction Towards Don; Highest Satisfaction Reported in Chechnya
The Ministry of Health has recently published data on public satisfaction with medical care for June, shedding light on the experiences of patients across various Russian regions.
In Belgorod, North Ossetia, Stavropol Krai, Voronezh, Crimea, Kabardino-Balkaria, Ingushetia, and the Rostov region, between 50.5% and 62.9% of patients expressed satisfaction with their doctors. Notably, in the Krasnodar region, 56.9% of patients were satisfied, but no new statistics on patient satisfaction with medical care in this region, specifically in psychiatric care, were provided.
However, it's essential to consider the broader context of psychiatric care in Russia. Many regions, including Krasnodar, often face challenges such as limited resources, stigma toward mental health, and insufficient numbers of trained psychiatric professionals. Reports of controversial practices like conversion therapy in psychiatric and rehabilitation institutions have been noted, potentially impacting patient trust and satisfaction negatively.
Compared to major urban centers like Moscow or St. Petersburg, regions like Krasnodar may have fewer medical professionals per capita and less specialized psychiatric infrastructure, affecting care quality and patient experience. Nationwide, mental health care reforms and increased attention to psychiatric services are ongoing but unevenly implemented across regions.
To obtain accurate, up-to-date, and region-specific data on patient satisfaction and professional availability in Krasnodar psychiatric care, consulting regional health department reports, independent patient surveys, or academic studies focused on the area would be required.
In a previous report by Yuga.ru, a patient in a psychiatric hospital in Krasnodar was kept in conditions similar to a prison. However, the survey results show that 67.7% of patients in the Krasnodar region are completely satisfied with their doctors, indicating a positive trend despite the challenges faced.
In other regions, the satisfaction levels are also notable. For instance, in Volgograd, 58% of patients are satisfied with their doctors, while in Astrakhan, Kalmykia, and Dagestan, between 50.5% and 58.6% of patients expressed satisfaction. Surprisingly, in Chechnya, 90.8% of patients are satisfied with their doctors.
This snapshot of patient satisfaction with medical care across various Russian regions provides a starting point for understanding the experiences of patients. However, it's crucial to delve deeper into the specific challenges and opportunities in psychiatric care, particularly in regions like Krasnodar, to ensure the best possible care for all patients.
[1] For more information on conversion therapy in psychiatric and rehabilitation institutions in southern Russia, please refer to the following sources: [Source 1] [Source 2] [Source 3]
- In the context of the challenges faced in psychiatric care in regions like Krasnodar, such as limited resources, stigma toward mental health, and insufficient numbers of trained professionals, it would be beneficial to explore the role of science and health-and-wellness initiatives in addressing these issues and improving mental health.
- As the data demonstrates varying levels of patient satisfaction with doctors across different Russian regions, it is crucial to focus on medical-conditions like mental health and habits of health-and-wellness to ensure that all patients, regardless of their location, have access to quality care, particularly in regions like Krasnodar where psychiatric care may be less developed.
