Inequalities in avoidable hospitalisation in large urban areas: retrospective observational study in the metropolitan area of Milan.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Significant inequalities in access to healthcare system exist between residents of world megacities, even if they have different healthcare systems. The aim of this study was to estimate avoidable hospitalisations in the metropolitan area of Milan (Italy) and explore inequalities in access to healthcare between patients and across their areas of residence.

Design

Retrospective observational study.

Setting

Public and accredited private hospitals in the metropolitan area of Milan. Data obtained from the hospital discharge database of the Italian Health Ministry.

Participants

472 579 patients hospitalised for ambulatory care sensitive conditions and resident in the metropolitan area of Milan from 2005 to 2016.

Outcome measure

Age-adjusted rates of

SUBMITTER: Pongiglione B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7772299 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature