Objectives: Polypharmacy is common among older patients and is linked to increased risk of adverse health outcomes. This study aimed to explore the association of polypharmacy and self-perceived health status (SPHS) among geriatric patients. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis of longitudinal observational research used national survey data from 2005–2008. Multivariate logistic…
Background: Bone mineral density screening identifies women at risk for fracture. Nonattendance at screening is associated with subsequent hip fracture. Determining reasons for nonattendance may help in the designing of methods to improve screening. Methods: We hypothesize that nonattenders may report poorer health and have a higher risk of fracture…
Objectives: The purpose of the study was to determine if and where there were counties with significantly better or poorer health than others in the region. Methods: Using Z scores for 6 mortality-related measures, this study identifies counties within the Delta states with the highest and lowest rates. Results: Although…
Background We aimed to determine transitions in health perception and functional status in older Medicare patients with heart failure. Methods We used 1991 to 1994 data from the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey, a database that combines Medicare claims with yearly longitudinal surveys. We identified 872 patients 65 years or older…
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