Functional Outcomes in Home Health for People with Dementia: Gender and Race
Author Information
Author(s): Basu Rashmita
Primary Institution: East Carolina University
Hypothesis
The study explores how functional outcomes during home health admissions differ based on the intersectionality of race and gender.
Conclusion
The combination of gender and race/ethnicity significantly affects the functional outcomes of Medicare beneficiaries in home health care.
Supporting Evidence
- All racial and gender groups were more likely to maintain or improve their ADL scores compared to White females.
- The study analyzed data from over 81,000 Medicare beneficiaries.
Takeaway
This study found that people with dementia do better in home health care depending on their race and gender.
Methodology
The study used data from the 2019 OASIS and Medicare claims, analyzing changes in ADL scores using binary logistic regression.
Participant Demographics
Medicare beneficiaries with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias, including various racial and gender groups.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.01-1.06 to 95% CI: 1.08-1.26
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