Provider discussion of health goals and psychosocial needs: Comparing older to younger veteran experience.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine by age, the veterans' report on whether components of age-friendly health systems were discussed during primary care visits.

Data sources and study setting

Veterans Affairs (VA) Survey of Healthcare Experience of Patients from October 2015 to September 2019.

Study design

Cross-sectional survey of VA users by age group (18-44 years, 45-64 years, 65+ years; N = 1,042,318). We used weighted logistic regression models to evaluate disparities in whether veterans discussed with anyone in their provider's office: health goals, depression symptoms, stress, personal problems, and medications. Models were adjusted for socio-demographic characteristics (sex, socioeconomic status, education, rurality) and comorbidity.

Data collection/extraction method

SUBMITTER: Cogan AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9843079 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature