Table 4 Barriers to Care
From: Emergency department use and barriers to wellness: a survey of emergency department frequent users
Statement | Agree | Neither agree or disagree | Disagree |
|---|---|---|---|
I have reliable transportation to get to my scheduled medical appointments on time | 87% (83/95) | 5% (5/95) | 7% (7/95) |
It is easy for me to make time to get to necessary medical appointments | 78% (75/96) | 7% (7/96) | 15% (14/96) |
I understand the information & directions given to me during my medical appointments | 94% (90/96) | 4% (4/96) | 2% (1/96) |
I always remember to schedule my annual check-ups, tests, and/or screenings | 65% (60/92) | 18% (17/92) | 16% (15/92) |
I can obtain my prescription medications in a timely manner | 90% (85/95) | 5% (5/95) | 5% (5/95) |
I feel like I receive better quality health care in the emergency department than I do in my usual place of care (primary care physician, free clinic, etc.) | 48% (43/89) | 35% (31/89) | 17% (15/89) |