Validation and application of a needs-based segmentation tool for cross-country comparisons.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare countries' health care needs by segmenting populations into a set of needs-based health states.

Data sources

We used seven waves of the Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) panel survey data.

Study design

We developed the Cross-Country Simple Segmentation Tool (CCSST), a validated clinician-administered instrument for categorizing older individuals by distinct, homogeneous health and related social service needs. Using clinical indicators, self-reported physician diagnosis of chronic disease, and performance-based tests conducted during the survey interview, individuals were assigned to 1-5 global impressions (GI) segments and assessed for having any of the four identifiable complicating factors (CFs). We used Cox proportional

SUBMITTER: Duminy L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8579203 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature