Measuring multimorbidity in older adults: comparing different data sources.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multimorbidity is a global health issue, particularly for older adults in the primary care setting. An adequate portrayal of its epidemiology is essential to properly identify and understand the health care needs of this population. This study aimed to compare the differences in the prevalence of selected chronic conditions and multimorbidity, including its associated characteristics, using health survey/self-reported (SR) information only, administrative (Adm) data only and the combined (either) sources.

Methods

This was a secondary analysis of survey data from the first cycle of the Longitudinal Survey on Senior's Health and Health Services Use linked to health-Adm data. The analytical sample consisted of 1625 community-dwelling older adults (≥65 years) recruite

SUBMITTER: Gontijo Guerra S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6570867 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature