Patient characteristics and healthcare use for high-cost patients with musculoskeletal disorders in Norway: a cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A high proportion of healthcare costs can be attributed to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). A small proportion of patients account for most of the costs, and there is increasing focus on addressing service overuse and high costs. We aimed to estimate healthcare use contributing to high costs over a five-year period at the individual level and to examine if healthcare use for high-cost patients is in accordance with guidelines and recommendations. These findings contribute to the understanding of healthcare use for high-cost patients and help in planning future MSD-care.

Methods

This study combined Norwegian registries on healthcare use, diagnoses, demographic, and socioeconomic factors. Patients (≥ 18 years) were included by their first MSD-contact in 2013-2015.

SUBMITTER: Amundsen O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653887 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature