The impact of frailty on healthcare utilisation in Ireland: evidence from the Irish longitudinal study on ageing

The impact of frailty on healthcare utilisation in Ireland: evidence from the Irish longitudinal study on ageing

Abstract Introduction To examine the impact of frailty on medical and social care utilisation among the Irish community-dwelling older population to inform strategies of integrated care for older people with complex needs. Methods Participants aged ≥65 years from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Agei...

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Main Authors: Lorna Roe, Charles Normand, Maev-Ann Wren, John Browne, Aisling M. O’Halloran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Frailty
Healthcare utilisation
Complex needs
Ageing
Health and social care planning
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0579-0

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