SOCIO-CULTURAL ANIMATION WITH ADULT PATIENTS AT HOSPITAL LA FE (VALENCIA. SPAIN): A NEEDS ANALYSIS

Abstract

INTRODUCTION. This paper showcases the results of a research study on hospital socio-animation conducted among adult patients at La Fe Hospital (Valencia. Spain) whose aim was to stress the need for these patients to occupy their free time. METHODS. A questionnaire regarding the use of free time by in-patients, a proposal of socio-cultural activities and their consequences was administered to a 96 patient sample. RESULTS. Positive correlations were found between the age of the patients and their lack of interest in taking part in proposed hospital activities and negative correlations were found between their age and their preferences for these activities. Similarly, positive correlations were found between hospitalization periods and the use of their spare time (strolling, chatting), between hospitalization periods and their preference for the cultural offer and professional guidance, and between these periods and the consequences perceived by patients. DISCUSSION. An inverse relationship can be established between the interest of the patients in carrying out activities and the age of the patients.