Healthcare system inputs and patient-reported outcomes: a study in adults with congenital heart defect from 15 countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relationship between healthcare system inputs (e.g., human resources and infrastructure) and mortality has been extensively studied. However, the association between healthcare system inputs and patient-reported outcomes remains unclear. Hence, we explored the predictive value of human resources and infrastructures of the countries' healthcare system on patient-reported outcomes in adults with congenital heart disease.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 3588 patients with congenital heart disease (median age = 31y; IQR = 16.0; 52% women; 26% simple, 49% moderate, and 25% complex defects) from 15 countries. The following patient-reported outcomes were measured: perceived physical and mental health, psychological distress, health behaviors, and quality

SUBMITTER: Van Bulck L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7268498 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature