Retrospective database analysis on the demographics and resource utilization of patients with Parkinson's disease in Quebec, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the most prevalent neurodegenerative movement disorder. Despite its recognized significance, there remains a paucity of recent studies reporting treatment utilization and the economic impact of PD in a real-world setting, especially in Canada. This study aimed to analyze real-world treatment patterns and health care resource utilization (HCRU) of patients with PD in Quebec, Canada.

Methods

This was a retrospective observational study using data between 2010-2019 from the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) databases. Patients with PD were compared to age- and sex-matched controls. Treatment adherence and persistence were measured over 24 months. All-cause and PD-related HCRU and costs were characterized on an annual basis.

SUBMITTER: Baribeau V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11795128 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature