COVID-related healthcare disruptions among older adults with multiple chronic conditions in New York City.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Results from national surveys indicate that many older adults reported delayed medical care during the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet few studies have used objective data to characterize healthcare utilization among vulnerable older adults in that period. In this study, we characterized healthcare utilization during the acute pandemic phase (March 7-October 6, 2020) and examined risk factors for total disruption of care among older adults with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) in New York City.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study used electronic health record data from NYC patients aged ≥ 50 years with a diagnosis of either hypertension or diabetes and at least one other chronic condition seen within six months prior to pandemic onset and after the

SUBMITTER: Thorpe LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11881239 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature