Physical and Cognitive Function Trends in Post-acute Care after Total Joint Arthroplasty in Medicare Beneficiaries: 2013-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Physical and cognitive conditions of patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), and home with home health agencies (HHAs) following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) have not been evaluated. The purpose of this study is to examine the physical and cognitive function trends of Medicare beneficiaries discharged to SNFs, HHAs, and IRFs following TJA from 2013 to 2018.

Design

Observational study using Medicare enrollment, claims, and assessment data from 2013-2018.

Setting and participants

1,278,939 Medicare beneficiaries discharged to SNFs, HHAs, or IRFs for post-acute care following TJA from 2013 to 2018.

Methods

Medicare data were used to examine the association between the endpoints of interest

SUBMITTER: Ailaney N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11560734 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature