Are degree of urbanisation and travel times to healthcare services associated with the processes of care and outcomes of heart failure? A retrospective cohort study based on administrative data.

A few studies have found that patients with heart failure (HF) living in less densely populated areas have reduced use of services and poorer outcomes. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding transport accessibility measured as the actual distance between the patient's home and the healt...

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Main Authors: Jacopo Lenzi, Vera Maria Avaldi, Dario Molinazzi, Carlo Descovich, Stefano Urbinati, Veronica Cappelli, Maria Pia Fantini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0223845