Frailty Phenotype and Healthcare Costs and Utilization in Older Women.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the association of the frailty phenotype with subsequent healthcare costs and utilization.

Design

Prospective cohort study (Study of Osteoporotic Fractures (SOF)).

Setting

Four U.S. sites.

Participants

Community-dwelling women (mean age 80.2) participating in SOF Year 10 (Y10) examination linked with their Medicare claims data (N=2,150).

Measurements

At Y10, frailty phenotype defined using criteria similar to those used in the Cardiovascular Health Study frailty phenotype and categorized as robust, intermediate stage, or frail. Participant multimorbidity burden ascertained using claims data. Functional limitations assessed by asking about difficulty performing instrumental activities of daily living. Total direct healthcare costs

SUBMITTER: Ensrud KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6097947 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature