[Adjusted morbidity groups: Characteristics and comorbidities in patients with chronic conditions according to their risk level in Primary Care].

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To describe the characteristics of patients with chronic conditions according to their risk levels assigned by the adjusted morbidity groups (AMG). To analyse the factors associated with a high risk level and to study their effect.

Design

Observational cross-sectional study with an analytical focus.

Location

Primary care (PC), Madrid Health Service.

Participants

Population of 18,107 patients stratified by their risk levels with the AMG in the computerised clinical records of Madrid PC.

Main measurements

The variables studied were: socio-demographic, clinical-nursing care and use of services. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis were performed.

Results

Of the 18,107 patients, 9,866(54.4%) were identified as chronic patients, with 4

SUBMITTER: Barrio-Cortes J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7025976 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature