Effects of Mobility and Multimorbidity on Inpatient and Postacute Health Care Utilization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study examines effects of mobility and multimorbidity on hospitalization and inpatient and postacute care (PAC) facility days among older men.

Methods

Prospective study of 1,701 men (mean age 79.3 years) participating in Osteoporotic Fractures in Men (MrOS) Study Year 7 (Y7) examination (2007-2008) linked with their Medicare claims. At Y7, mobility ascertained by usual gait speed and categorized as poor, intermediate, or good. Multimorbidity quantified by applying Elixhauser algorithm to inpatient and outpatient claims and categorized as none, mild-moderate, or high. Hospitalizations and PAC facility stays ascertained during 12 months following Y7.

Results

Reduced mobility and greater multimorbidity burden were independently associated with a higher ri

SUBMITTER: Ensrud KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6132118 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature