Diagnosis of behavioral symptoms as a predictor of institutionalization among Medicaid patients with dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Behavioral symptoms are commonly observed in the course of dementia. This study aimed to assess the association of the diagnosis of a cluster of behavioral symptoms (e.g., agitation, aggression, psychotic symptoms, and delirium/wandering) with the likelihood of subsequent institutionalization.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study of adults aged 65 and above diagnosed with dementia identified in the IBM® MarketScan® Multistate Medicaid database between October 01, 2015, and September 30, 2019, was conducted. The index date was defined as the first diagnosis date of dementia. The presence or absence of behavioral symptoms was identified in the 6 months prior to the index date (baseline). Institutionalization was evaluated 12 months (follow-up) post the index date. T

SUBMITTER: Khandker RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10696823 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature