Rates of health services use among residents of retirement homes in Ontario: a population-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Because there are no standardized reporting systems specific to residents of retirement homes in North America, little is known about the health of this distinct population of older adults. We evaluated rates of health services use by residents of retirement homes relative to those of residents of long-term care homes and other populations of older adults.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study using population health administrative data from 2018 on adults 65 years or older in Ontario. We matched the postal codes of individuals to those of licensed retirement homes to identify residents of retirement homes. Outcomes included rates of hospital-based care and physician visits.

Results

We identified 54 733 residents of 757 retirement homes (mean ag

SUBMITTER: Manis DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9259419 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature