Predictors of nursing home admission in the older population in Belgium: a longitudinal follow-up of health interview survey participants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study examines predictors of nursing home admission (NHA) in Belgium in order to contribute to a better planning of the future demand for nursing home (NH) services and health care resources.

Methods

Data derived from the Belgian 2013 health interview survey were linked at individual level with health insurance data (2012 tot 2018). Only community dwelling participants, aged ≥65 years at the time of the survey were included in this study (n = 1930). Participants were followed until NHA, death or end of study period, i.e., December 31, 2018. The risk of NHA was calculated using a competing risk analysis.

Results

Over the follow-up period (median 5.29 years), 226 individuals were admitted to a NH and 268 died without admission to a NH. The overall cumula

SUBMITTER: Berete F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9585772 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature