Trends in utilisation of plain X-rays by older Australians (2010-2019).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older Australians are major health service users and early diagnosis is key in the management of their health. Radiological services are an important component of diagnosis and disease management planning in older Australians, but their national utilisation of diagnostic services has never been investigated in Australia.

Purpose

This study aims to evaluate the utilisation of major plain X-rays by Australians ≥ 65 years old.

Methods

A population-based epidemiological evaluation and yearly cross-sectional analyses of X-ray examinations per 1,000 Australians aged ≥ 65 years old between 2009 and 2019 were conducted using publicly available Medicare Benefits Schedule and Australian Bureau of Statistics data sources. Age and sex specific incidence rate (IR) of pl

SUBMITTER: Gaget V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8817507 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature