Association of Dementia Severity and Caregiver Support With Early Discharge From Home Health.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between dementia severity and early discharge from home health.

Methods

This was a retrospective study of 100% national Medicare home health da ta files (2016-2017). Multilevel logistic regression was used to study the relationship of dementia severity, caregiver support, and medication assistance with early discharge from home health.

Results

The final cohort consisted of 91 302 Medicare beneficiaries with an ADRD diagnosis. A pattern of early discharge rates across dementia severity levels was not demonstrated. The relative risk for early discharge was lower for individuals who needed assistance with medication and for those with unmet caregiver needs.

Discussion

The findings of this stu

SUBMITTER: Knox S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10581099 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature