Chronic diseases in the geriatric population: morbidity and use of primary care services according to risk level

Chronic diseases in the geriatric population: morbidity and use of primary care services according to risk level

Abstract Background Geriatric patients have significant morbidity and greater needs for care and assistance. The objective of this study was to describe the characteristics, morbidity, and use of services in primary care (PC) of patients with chronic diseases older than 65 years according to their r...

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Main Authors: Jaime Barrio-Cortes, Almudena Castaño-Reguillo, María Teresa Beca-Martínez, Mariana Bandeira-de Oliveira, Carmen López-Rodríguez, María Ángeles Jaime-Sisó
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Geriatrics
Chronic disease
Use of services
Primary health care
Morbidity group
Stratification
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02217-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02217-7

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