Healthcare utilization and management of actinic keratosis in primary and secondary care: a complementary database analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The high prevalence of actinic keratosis (AK) requires the optimal use of healthcare resources.

Objectives

To gain insight in to the healthcare utilization of people with AK in a population-based cohort, and the management of AK in a primary and secondary care setting.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study using three complementary data sources was conducted to describe the use of care, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with AK in the Netherlands. Data sources consisted of a population-based cohort study (Rotterdam Study), routine general practitioner (GP) records (Integrated Primary Care Information) and nationwide claims data (DRG Information System).

Results

In the population-based cohort (Rotterdam Study), 69% (918 of 1322) of partici

SUBMITTER: Noels EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6850060 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature