The association between multimorbidity and hospitalization is modified by individual demographics and physician continuity of care: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multimorbidity poses a significant clinical challenge and has been linked to greater health services use, including hospitalization; however, we have little knowledge about the influence of contextual factors on outcomes in this population.

Objectives

To describe the extent to which the association between multimorbidity and hospitalization is modified by age, gender, primary care practice model, or continuity of care (COC) among adults with at least one chronic condition.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study with linked population-based administrative data.

Setting

Ontario, Canada.

Cohort

All individuals 18 and older with at least one of 16 priority chronic conditions as of April 1, 2009 (baseline).

Main outcome measures

Any hospitaliz

SUBMITTER: Gruneir A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4848783 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature