International comparison of spending and utilization at the end of life for hip fracture patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify and explore differences in spending and utilization of key health services at the end of life among hip fracture patients across seven developed countries.

Data sources

Individual-level claims data from the inpatient and outpatient health care sectors compiled by the International Collaborative on Costs, Outcomes, and Needs in Care (ICCONIC).

Study design

We retrospectively analyzed utilization and spending from acute hospital care, emergency department, outpatient primary care and specialty physician visits, and outpatient drugs. Patterns of spending and utilization were compared in the last 30, 90, and 180 days across Australia, Canada, England, Germany, New Zealand, Spain, and the United States. We employed linear regression models to measure

SUBMITTER: Blankart CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8579204 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature