Gender Differences in Disease Burden and Quality of Life Among Older Adults with Multimorbidity
Author Information
Author(s): Lim Arum, Benjasirisan Chitchanok, Tebay Jordan, Himmelfarb Cheryl Dennison, Davidson Patricia, Koirala Binu
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Hypothesis
This study aimed to examine the 1-year trajectories of disease burden and quality of life for older adults with multimorbidity.
Conclusion
The study found that while women had a higher disease burden at baseline, there were no significant gender differences in disease burden and quality of life trajectories after adjusting for age and social support.
Supporting Evidence
- Heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalization and is associated with higher multimorbidity.
- The disease burden decreased at the 30-day and 1-year follow-ups compared to baseline.
- Women had a higher disease burden than men at baseline.
Takeaway
The study looked at how older adults with multiple health problems feel over a year, finding that women started with more issues but ended up similar to men after considering other factors.
Methodology
The study collected socio-demographic, clinical, and outcome data at baseline, 30-day, and 1-year follow-up using an electronic patient portal.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 50 years and older, with a mean age of 71 years, including 102 women and 98 men.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.017
Statistical Significance
p=0.017
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