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The association between frailty and hospital service utilisation among older adults: Evidence from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE).
Woldemariam, S.; Stein, V.K.; Haider, S.; Dorner, T. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2024 · Heft S 05 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background Frailty, a common geriatric condition characterised by decreased physiological reserves, has been shown to be associated with adverse health outcomes such as falls, fractures, disability, and mobility difficulties among older adults. These adverse outcomes often result in increased healthcare costs, highlighting the importance of understanding the relationship between frailty and hospital service utilisation. The study aims to examine whether hospital service utilisation differs across frailty categories among older adults. Methods The study utilised data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retireme…
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Gebrechlichkeit
Krankenhausnutzung
ältere Erwachsene
SHARE-Studie
Gesundheitskosten
Gesundheitsversorgung
Frailty
Health Services
Aged
Health Care Costs
Surveys
Europe
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