Preventable Hospitalizations in Adults with Alzheimer's Disease
Author Information
Author(s): Jenny Walker, Roshni Patel, Benjamin Olivari, Christopher Taylor, Matthew Baumgart, Lisa McGuire
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypothesis
Reducing preventable hospitalizations in adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias is achievable through proactive care.
Conclusion
The study found that a significant proportion of hospitalizations among adults with Alzheimer's disease are potentially preventable, especially in older age groups.
Supporting Evidence
- 11.2% of hospital discharges among adults with ADRD were potentially preventable.
- 82.4% of potentially preventable hospitalizations occurred among those aged ≥75 years with ADRD.
- Adults with ADRD were more likely to be hospitalized due to UTIs than those without ADRD.
Takeaway
This study shows that many older adults with Alzheimer's disease end up in the hospital for things that could have been avoided if they got better care.
Methodology
Data was analyzed from the Healthcare Cost Utilization Project National Inpatient Sample using ICD-10-CM codes to identify preventable conditions.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged ≥45 years with at least one of 11 conditions.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95%CI=11.1-11.3
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