In-Hospital Mortality Among 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
The study assesses the in-hospital mortality for dementia patients in China and its variations across patient and hospital characteristics.
Conclusion
In-hospital mortality for dementia patients in China varies significantly based on age, comorbidities, and hospital type.
Supporting Evidence
- Out of 51,525 included admissions, 363 dementia patients died in a hospital.
- The odds of in-hospital mortality were significantly higher for patients aged 80 and over.
- Patients with lung diseases had higher in-hospital mortality rates.
- Patients admitted through emergency rooms or hospital transfers had higher mortality rates.
- Lower-level hospitals had higher mortality rates compared to higher-level hospitals.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many dementia patients died in hospitals in China and found that older patients and those with certain health issues were more likely to die.
Methodology
Inpatient medical records of Chinese older adults admitted to 1,917 hospitals during 2017-2019 were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression.
Participant Demographics
Chinese older adults with a primary diagnosis of dementia.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI, 0.63% - 0.78%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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