Healthcare Utilization and Costs for Hospitalized Dementia Patients in China
Author Information
Author(s): Lin Zhuoer, Ba Fang, Allore Heather, Chen Xi
Primary Institution: University of Illinois Chicago, Yale University
Hypothesis
What are the healthcare utilization patterns and costs for dementia patients in China?
Conclusion
Dementia patients in China experience significant variations in inpatient care utilization and costs based on demographics, insurance types, and comorbidities.
Supporting Evidence
- The sample had a median age of 78 years.
- 46.2% of the patients were females.
- 20.2% were admitted through an emergency room.
- 69.0% were admitted to tertiary hospitals.
- The average length of stay was 21 days.
- Daily costs averaged 948 CNY, with total costs averaging 12,602 CNY.
Takeaway
This study looked at how much it costs and how often older people with dementia go to the hospital in China, finding big differences based on their age, gender, and insurance.
Methodology
The study analyzed 51,530 inpatient records using multivariable logistic and linear regressions to assess factors affecting hospital admissions and costs.
Participant Demographics
Median age 78, 46.2% female, various insurance types and comorbidities.
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