Thesis supervisor: József Betlehem
Web address (URL): http://doktoriiskola.etk.pte.hu/ Location of studies (in Hungarian): Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary Abbreviation of location of studies: EDI
Description of the research topic:
In the healthcare system of developed countries, there are increasingly more challenges to face.
Part of these problems stem from significant changes occurring within the society to be served. Particularly in post-socialist countries, the prospects and well-being of various social groups have changed significantly. However, in Western European countries, problems also arise, such as the large number of immigrants, whose impact on the healthcare and social systems of society cannot be overlooked.
Another part of the problems arises from the structural transformations of the healthcare system, such as the reduction in the number of active beds and the increasing need for rehabilitation and nursing beds.
However, these problems are not only perceived at the macro-social and macroeconomic levels but also at the level of healthcare providers and the individuals seeking or receiving care. Understanding the necessary directions for managing macro-social phenomena can be better achieved by examining individual levels because analyzing individual problems can lead to new solutions.
Therefore, it is advisable to examine the reasons for and the relationship between healthcare seeking behaviors of different social status and culturally rooted groups and healthcare teams (primary care, outpatient care, inpatient care, emergency care).
The quality of life, well-being, and attitudes of healthcare providers and recipients fundamentally determine the relationship within the healthcare system, even if we cannot exclude the structure of care as an intervening factor. The everyday problems of healthcare staff significantly affect the quality of care and the well-being of caregivers outside the workplace. It is important to mention that in healthcare, especially in nursing, we find predominantly women, reflecting specific societal characteristics related to gender, such as family roles versus workplace roles. Therefore, societal expectations arising from gender differences can be studied intensively within the healthcare system.
Required language skills: English language exam B2 level Number of students who can be accepted: 1