Regional Differences in Characteristics, Service Utilization, and Outcome of Patients Receiving Physician-Led Home Visit Care in Japan: A Nationwide Study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Physician-led home-visit care has become essential in the super-aged society of Japan. To develop region-specific service systems, understanding regional differences in patient profiles is essential. This study aimed to describe regional differences in patient characteristics, service utilization, and outcomes, and to assess the associations between regional healthcare resources and patient outcomes.

Methods

This retrospective study used linked data from the National Database of Health Insurance Claims and Specific Health Checkups and the Japanese Long-term Care Database (April 2020-March 2021). Patients aged ≥ 65 years receiving regular physician-led home visits in October 2020 were included. Analyses were conducted by prefecture and region. Associations between regiona

SUBMITTER: Sun Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584944 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature