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Robinson EG, Gyllensten H, Granas AG, Halvorsen KH, Garcia BH. Health-related quality of life among older adults following acute hospitalization: longitudinal analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Qual Life Res 2024; 33:2219-2233. [PMID: 38884880 PMCID: PMC11286627 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-024-03689-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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PURPOSE To describe the longitudinal change of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over 12 months from acute hospitalization in older adults ≥ 70 years (IMMENSE study), and associated factors, to investigate how a medication optimization intervention influenced this change. METHODS The EQ-5D-3L was used at discharge and 1, 6 and 12 months after discharge during a randomized controlled trial including 285 participants. Multilevel logistic (EQ-5D-3L dimensions) and mixed model regression (EQ-5D-3L index scores, EQ-VAS) were used to explore the longitudinal change with/without the intervention, and associations with medications, comorbidities, and socioeconomic variables. Subgroup analyses were performed for non-long and long stayers with hospitalizations < or ≥ 14 days. RESULTS EQ-5D-3L index scores significantly declined after 12 months (β -0.06 [95% confidence interval (CI:) -0.10--0.02], p = 0.003). Non-long stayers showed significant improvement 1 month from discharge (β 0.05 [0.00-0.09], p = 0.040). The number of medications and receiving home-care services were the main factors associated with reduced HRQoL. Being home-dwelling was the main factor associated with higher HRQoL. Non-long stayers of the intervention group reported significantly higher EQ-VAS than the control group (β 4.02 [0.11-7.93], p = 0.044). CONCLUSION We observed no significant difference in the longitudinal change in HRQoL between the two IMMENSE study groups over 12 months after hospitalization. However, the non-long stayer subgroup analysis indicates that the intervention may have had a long-term effect on HRQoL in some of intervention patients. The number of medications and the ability to live and care for oneself should be taken into consideration when planning future patient care and health-care services. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was registered in clinicaltrials.gov on 28/06/2016 before enrolment started (NCT02816086).
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Hospital Pharmacy of North Norway Trust, Tromsø, Norway
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Kalu ME, Bello-Haas VD, Griffin M, Boamah S, Harris J, Zaide M, Rayner D, Khattab N, Abrahim S. A Scoping Review of Personal, Financial, and Environmental Determinants of Mobility Among Older Adults. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 104:2147-2168. [PMID: 37119957 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To synthesize available evidence of factors comprising the personal, financial, and environmental mobility determinants and their association with older adults' self-reported and performance-based mobility outcomes. DATA SOURCES PubMed, EMBASE, PsychINFO, Web of Science, AgeLine, Sociological Abstract, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases search for articles published from January 2000 to December 2021. STUDY SECTION Using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, multiple reviewers independently screened 27,293 retrieved citations from databases, of which 422 articles underwent full-text screening, and 300 articles were extracted. DATA EXTRACTION The 300 articles' information, including study design, sample characteristics including sample size, mean age and sex, factors within each determinant, and their associations with mobility outcomes, were extracted. DATA SYNTHESIS Because of the heterogeneity of the reported associations, we followed Barnett et al's study protocol and reported associations between factors and mobility outcomes by analyses rather than by article to account for multiple associations generated in 1 article. Qualitative data were synthesized using content analysis. A total of 300 articles were included with 269 quantitative, 22 qualitative, and 9 mixed-method articles representing personal (n=80), and financial (n=1), environmental (n=98), more than 1 factor (n=121). The 278 quantitative and mixed-method articles reported 1270 analyses; 596 (46.9%) were positively and 220 (17.3%) were negatively associated with mobility outcomes among older adults. Personal (65.2%), financial (64.6%), and environmental factors (62.9%) were associated with mobility outcomes, mainly in the expected direction with few exceptions in environmental factors. CONCLUSIONS Gaps exist in understanding the effect of some environmental factors (eg, number and type of street connections) and the role of gender on older adults' walking outcomes. We have provided a comprehensive list of factors with each determinant, allowing the creation of core outcome set for a specific context, population, or other forms of mobility, for example, driving.
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- Michael E Kalu
- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Health, Aging & Society, Faculty of Social Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Health Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Bischof AY, Steinbeck V, Kuklinski D, Marques CJ, Bohlen K, Westphal KC, Lampe F, Geissler A. What is the association between gender and self-perceived health status when controlling for disease-specific conditions? A retrospective data analysis of pre- and post-operative EQ-5D-5L differences in total hip and knee arthroplasty. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:914. [PMID: 38012614 PMCID: PMC10680301 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-07026-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The self-perceived health status of patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA and TKA) might differ post-operatively due to gender, age, or comorbidities. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) such as the EQ-5D-5L measure the self-perceived health status. This study investigates whether the index score of the EQ-5D-5L is a valid tool for interpreting gender differences in outcomes for patients undergoing THA and TKA. METHODS Routine and PROM-data of elective primary THA or TKA patients in two German hospitals between 2016 and 2018 were analyzed. Univariate analysis with Pearson's chi-square was conducted to identify control variables for gender. To quantify the association between gender and the EQ-5D-5L dimensions, a cumulative odds ordinal logistic regression with proportional odds was conducted. RESULTS Two thousand three hundred sixty-eight THA patients (m = 978; f = 1390) and 1629 TKA patients (m = 715; f = 914) were considered. The regression analysis of the individual EQ-5D-5L dimensions showed that female gender was significantly associated with better self-care (THA and TKA) and better post-operative mobility (THA). In contrast, male gender was significantly associated with less pain/discomfort (TKA) and less anxiety/depression (THA) pre-surgery and 3-months post-surgery. CONCLUSION Our results confirmed that the self-perceived health status improved after surgery. However, due to the different associations of gender to the individual dimensions of the EQ-5D-5L, the weighted index score clouds the comparability between patients with different gender undergoing THA or TKA. Therefore, we argue to use the individual five dimensions for health status analysis, to reveal relevant additional information.
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- Anja Y Bischof
- School of Medicine, Chair of Health Care Management, University of St. Gallen, St. Jakob-Strasse 21, St. Gallen, 9000, Switzerland.
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- Department of Health Care Management, Technical University Berlin, Strasse des 17. Juni 135, Berlin, 10623, Germany
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- School of Medicine, Chair of Health Care Management, University of St. Gallen, St. Jakob-Strasse 21, St. Gallen, 9000, Switzerland
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- Department of Performance, Neuroscience, Therapy, and Health, Institute of Interdisciplinary Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Medical School Hamburg, University of Applied Sciences and Medical University, Am Kaiserkai 1, Hamburg, 20457, Germany
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- Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Department, Schoen Clinic Hamburg Eilbek, Dehnhaide 120, Hamburg, 22081, Germany
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- Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Department, Schoen Clinic Neustadt, Am Kiebitzberg 10, Neustadt, Holstein, 23730, Germany
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- Orthopaedics, Tumour Orthopaedics & Centre for Endoprosthetics, Asklepios Clinic Barmbek, Rübenkamp 220, Hamburg, 22307, Germany
- Faculty of Life Sciences at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Lohbrügger Kirchstraße 65, Hamburg, 21033, Germany
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- School of Medicine, Chair of Health Care Management, University of St. Gallen, St. Jakob-Strasse 21, St. Gallen, 9000, Switzerland
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Pengpid S, Peltzer K. Self-rated physical and mental health among older adults 80 years and older: cross-sectional results from a National community sample in Thailand. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1304. [PMID: 37420183 PMCID: PMC10327347 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16237-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess the self-reported physical health (SRPH) and self-reported mental health (SRMH) of older adults 80 years and older in Thailand. METHODS We analyze national cross-sectional data from the Health, Aging and Retirement in Thailand (HART) in 2015. Physical and mental health status was assessed by self-report. RESULTS The sample included 927 participants (excluding 101 proxy interviews), 80-117 years, median age 84 years [interquartile range (IQR) 81-86 years]. The median SRPH was 70.0 (IQR = 50.0-80.0), and median SRMH was 80.0 (IQR = 70.0 to 90.0). The prevalence of (good) SRPH was 53.3%, and the prevalence of (good) SRMH was 59.9%. In the final adjusted model, low or no income, living in the Northeastern, Northern and Southern region, daily activity limitations, moderate/severe pain, having one or two or more physical conditions, and low cognitive functioning were negatively associated, and higher physical activity was positively associated with good SRPH. No or low income, residing in the northern region of the country, daily activity limitations, low cognitive functioning, and probable depression were negatively associated with good SRMH, and physical activity was positively associated with good SRMH. CONCLUSION SRPH and SRMH was relatively high rated among the oldest old in Thailand, and influenced by various social, economic, and health-related factors. Special attention should be given to those with no or low income, those living in the non-central regions and those having no or low formal social engagement. Health care and other services should improve physical activity, financial support, and physical and mental care management to promote physical and mental well-being of older adults 80 years and older in Thailand.
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- Supa Pengpid
- Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Public Health, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
- Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Department of Psychology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
- Department of Psychology, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Buchholz I, Janssen MF. EQ-5D-3L Norms for the European Older Population: Country-Specific Norms for 15 European Countires Based on the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2023; 26:721-732. [PMID: 36396535 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2022.09.2478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study presents a country-specific 3-level version of EQ-5D population norms for the European older population. METHODS Norm data were obtained from the fourth wave of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe, and determined, for each EQ-5D dimension, the EQ-visual analog scale (EQ-VAS) and EQ-5D index values by 7 age groups and sex for 15 European countries. The EQ-5D index values were calculated using the European VAS value set for all countries. RESULTS Data resulting from 50 013 older respondents (mean age 65.9 years, range 50-111 years, 55.6% women) revealed an increasing number of self-reported health problems on EQ-5D dimensions and decreasing EQ-VAS scores with increasing age and for women compared with men. There are notable differences between countries in terms of the age gradient, the proportion of respondents in full health, and sex. Across all age groups, problems with pain & discomfort are the most frequent (36%-73% any problems), whereas problems with self-care are the least frequent (3%-31% any problems). The mean EQ-VAS score is 71.2 and the mean European VAS score is 0.79. CONCLUSIONS Given the growing number of older adults and elderly people in Europe, these population norms provide a valuable source of reference data that can be used to compare older adults or patient subgroups to the average of the general elderly population in a similar age or sex group in 15 European countries. The index value results may be further used to assess the burden of disease across older European populations and to identify the unmet needs of targeted older patient populations.
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy Erasmus MC, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Sprave T, Gkika E, Verma V, Grosu AL, Stoian R. Patient reported outcomes based on EQ-5D-5L questionnaires in head and neck cancer patients: a real-world study. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:1236. [PMID: 36447175 PMCID: PMC9710161 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-10346-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Health economic comparisons of various therapies are often based on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) using EQ-5D questionnaires within the framework of clinical trials. This real-world study prospectively evaluates the patient reported outcomes (PROs)-based HRQOL of head-and-neck (H&N) cancer patients undergoing modern radiotherapy (RT) to reflect PRO trajectories. METHODS All H&N cancer patients treated in our clinic between July 2019 and December 2020 who completed the self-reported validated EQ-5D-5L questionnaire (health state index (HI) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS)) at baseline, end of radiotherapy, and at each respective follow up (FU) were included. Descriptive analysis of clinical and sociodemographic data, the frequency and level of each dimension was conducted. To assess the significance of therapy-induced HRQOL changes within and between the group, a distribution-based approach was used. RESULTS Altogether, 366 participants completed a total of 565 questionnaires. For the whole cohort, HI at baseline was 0.804 (±0.208), 0.830 (±0.162) at RT completion, 0.812 (±0.205) at the first follow-up, and 0.769 (±0.224) at the second follow-up. The respective VAS values were 62.06 (±23,94), 66.73 (±82.20), 63.30 (±22.74), and 65.48 (±23.39). Females showed significantly lower HI values compared to males, but only at baseline (p = 0.034). Significantly lower HI values were also seen in patients with definitive RT as compared to adjuvant RT at baseline (p = 0.023), the second follow-up (p = 0.047), and the third follow-up (p = 0.010). As compared to outpatients, inpatients had significantly lower HI values at RT completion (p = 0.017), the second follow-up (p = 0.007), and the third follow-up (p = 0.031). Subgroup analyses by age (< 65 vs. ≥65) and smoking status (smokers vs. non-smokers) showed no difference at any time point. CONCLUSION PROs demonstrated detectability of time- and intra-/inter-group therapy-induced HRQOL changes. A further detailed exploration of EQ-5D-5L responsiveness for H&N cancer patients is required.
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- Tanja Sprave
- grid.7708.80000 0000 9428 7911Department of Radiation Oncology, Freiburg University Medical Center, Robert-Koch-Str. 3, 79106 Freiburg, Germany ,grid.7497.d0000 0004 0492 0584German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partner Site Freiburg, German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- grid.7708.80000 0000 9428 7911Department of Radiation Oncology, Freiburg University Medical Center, Robert-Koch-Str. 3, 79106 Freiburg, Germany ,grid.7497.d0000 0004 0492 0584German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partner Site Freiburg, German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- grid.240145.60000 0001 2291 4776Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX USA
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- grid.7708.80000 0000 9428 7911Department of Radiation Oncology, Freiburg University Medical Center, Robert-Koch-Str. 3, 79106 Freiburg, Germany ,grid.7497.d0000 0004 0492 0584German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partner Site Freiburg, German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- grid.7708.80000 0000 9428 7911Department of Radiation Oncology, Freiburg University Medical Center, Robert-Koch-Str. 3, 79106 Freiburg, Germany ,grid.7497.d0000 0004 0492 0584German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partner Site Freiburg, German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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Buchholz I, Marten O, Janssen MF. Feasibility and validity of the EQ-5D-3L in the elderly Europeans: a secondary data analysis using SHARE(d) data. Qual Life Res 2022; 31:3267-3282. [PMID: 35624409 PMCID: PMC9546963 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-022-03158-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine feasibility and validity of the EQ-5D-3L in the elderly European population. METHODS Secondary data analysis based on the study of health, ageing, and retirement in Europe (SHARE) to determine the percentage of missing items for EQ-5D dimensions and EQ VAS, and to demonstrate convergent/divergent validity with measures included in the SHARE survey. Known-groups validity was tested using literature-based hypotheses. Correlation coefficients and Cohen's f are reported. RESULTS Missing values were below 3% across all EQ-5D dimensions and gender strata, slightly increasing with age. Individuals' responses to each EQ-5D dimension were related to their ratings of other measures in expected directions. The EQ VAS and all EQ-5D dimensions (except anxiety/depression) moderately to strongly correlated with physical [e.g. number of limitations in activities of daily living (ADL): r = 0.313-0.658] and generic measures [CASP (control, autonomy, self-realization, pleasure)-19 scale, self-perceived health, number of symptoms: r = 0.318-0.622], while anxiety/depression strongly correlated with the EURO-D scale (r = 0.527). Both EQ-5D dimensions and EQ VAS discriminated well between two [or more] groups known to differ [e.g. anxiety/depression discriminated well between persons classified as depressed/not depressed using the EURO-D scale, f = 0.51; self-care differentiated best between individuals without and with 1 + ADL limitations, f = 0.69]. Sociodemographic variables like gender, education, and partner in household were hardly associated with EQ VAS scores (f < 0.25). CONCLUSION With item non-response of less than 3%, good discriminatory, and construct properties, the EQ-5D-3L showed to be a feasible and valid measure in the elderly Europeans.
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- Department of Health Economics and Health Care Management, Bielefeld University, 33615, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy Erasmus MC, Erasmus University, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Stuckenschneider T, Koschate J, Dunker E, Reeck N, Hackbarth M, Hellmers S, Kwiecien R, Lau S, Levke Brütt A, Hein A, Zieschang T. Sentinel fall presenting to the emergency department (SeFallED) - protocol of a complex study including long-term observation of functional trajectories after a fall, exploration of specific fall risk factors, and patients' views on falls prevention. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:594. [PMID: 35850739 PMCID: PMC9289928 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03261-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Falls are a leading cause for emergency department (ED) visits in older adults. As a fall is associated with a high risk of functional decline and further falls and many falls do not receive medical attention, the ED is ideal to initiate secondary prevention, an opportunity generally not taken. Data on trajectories to identify patients, who would profit the most form early intervention and to examine the impact of a fall event, are lacking. To tailor interventions to the individual's needs and preferences, and to address the whole scope of fall risks, we developed this longitudinal study using an extensive assessment battery including dynamic balance and aerobic fitness, but also sensor-based data. Additionally, participative research will contribute valuable qualitative data, and machine learning will be used to identify trips, slips, and falls in sensor data during daily life. METHODS This is a mixed-methods study consisting of four parts: (1) an observational prospective study, (2) a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to explore whether a diagnostic to measure reactive dynamic balance influences fall risk, (3) machine learning approaches and (4) a qualitative study to explore patients' and their caregivers' views. We will target a sample size of 450 adults of 60 years and older, who presented to the ED of the Klinikum Oldenburg after a fall and are not hospitalized. The participants will be followed up over 24 months (within four weeks after the ED, after 6, 12 and 24 months). We will assess functional abilities, fall risk factors, participation, quality of life, falls incidence, and physical activity using validated instruments, including sensor-data. Additionally, two thirds of the patients will undergo intensive testing in the gait laboratory and 72 participants will partake in focus group interviews. DISCUSSION The results of the SeFallED study will be used to identify risk factors with high predictive value for functional outcome after a sentinel fall. This will help to (1) establish a protocol adapted to the situation in the ED to identify patients at risk and (2) to initiate an appropriate care pathway, which will be developed based on the results of this study. TRIAL REGISTRATION DRKS (Deutsches Register für klinische Studien, DRKS00025949 ). Prospectively registered on 4th November, 2021.
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- Tim Stuckenschneider
- Department for Health Services Research, Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl Von Ossietzky University, Ammerländer Heerstraße 114-118, 26129, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department for Health Services Research, Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl Von Ossietzky University, Ammerländer Heerstraße 114-118, 26129, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department for Health Services Research, Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl Von Ossietzky University, Ammerländer Heerstraße 114-118, 26129, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Health Services Research, Junior Research Group for Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department for Health Services Research, Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl Von Ossietzky University, Ammerländer Heerstraße 114-118, 26129, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department for Health Assistance Systems and Medical Device Technology, Services Research, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl Von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Institute of Biostatistics and Clinical Research, University of Muenster, Münster, Germany
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- Department for Health Services Research, Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl Von Ossietzky University, Ammerländer Heerstraße 114-118, 26129, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Health Services Research, Junior Research Group for Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department for Health Assistance Systems and Medical Device Technology, Services Research, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl Von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department for Health Services Research, Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl Von Ossietzky University, Ammerländer Heerstraße 114-118, 26129, Oldenburg, Germany.
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Schulz C, Büchele G, Peter RS, Rothenbacher D, Brettschneider C, Liener UC, Becker C, Rapp K, König HH. Health-economic evaluation of collaborative orthogeriatric care for patients with a hip fracture in Germany: a retrospective cohort study using health and long-term care insurance claims data. THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS : HEPAC : HEALTH ECONOMICS IN PREVENTION AND CARE 2021; 22:873-885. [PMID: 33813666 PMCID: PMC8275532 DOI: 10.1007/s10198-021-01295-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evidence suggests benefits of orthogeriatric co-management (OGCM) for hip fracture patients. Yet, evidence on cost-effectiveness is limited and based on small datasets. The aim of our study was to conduct an economic evaluation of the German OGCM for geriatric hip fracture patients. METHODS This retrospective cohort study was based on German health and long-term care insurance data. Individuals were 80 years and older, sustained a hip fracture in 2014, and were treated in hospitals providing OGCM (OGCM group) or standard care (control group). Health care costs from payer and societal perspective, life years gained (LYG) and cost-effectiveness were investigated within 1 year. We applied weighted gamma and two-part models, and entropy balancing to account for the lack of randomisation. We calculated incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICER) and employed the net-benefit approach to construct cost-effectiveness acceptability curves. RESULTS 14,005 patients were treated in OGCM, and 10,512 in standard care hospitals. Total average health care costs per patient were higher in the OGCM group: €1181.53 (p < 0.001) from payer perspective, and €1408.21 (p < 0.001) from societal perspective. The ICER equalled €52,378.12/ LYG from payer and €75,703.44/ LYG from societal perspective. The probability for cost-effectiveness would be 95% if the willingness-to-pay was higher than €82,000/ LYG from payer, and €95,000/ LYG from societal perspective. CONCLUSION Survival improved in hospitals providing OGCM. Costs were found to increase, driven by inpatient and long-term care. The cost-effectiveness depends on the willingness-to-pay. The ICER is likely to improve with a longer follow-up.
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- Claudia Schulz
- Department of Health Economics and Health Services Research, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Medical Biometry, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Medical Biometry, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Health Economics and Health Services Research, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Departement of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Marienhospital, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Gerontology, Robert-Bosch-Hospital, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Gerontology, Robert-Bosch-Hospital, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Health Economics and Health Services Research, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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Marten O, Greiner W. EQ-5D-5L reference values for the German general elderly population. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2021; 19:76. [PMID: 33676523 PMCID: PMC7937199 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-021-01719-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Reference values are a helpful tool to facilitate comparisons of sampled values against a specified reference population. The aim is to describe the health profile and to provide visual analogue scale (EQ VAS) and utility reference values for the EQ-5D-5L from a normative sample of the general elderly population (65+) in Germany. Methods We analysed a sub-set of data from the German EQ-5D-5L valuation study using self-reported information based on EQ-5D-5L. We examined the share of respondents in each severity level per dimension as well as means, standard deviations (SD) and 95% confidence intervals for the index and EQ VAS values stratified by age groups and gender. Age was categorised in four groups (65–69, 70–74, 75–79 and > 79 years) to facilitate a more detailed examination of age-related health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Results The average index and EQ VAS scores were 0.84 (SD 0.22) and 73.2 (SD 18.5), respectively. In total, 21.4% reported no problems in all dimensions. With higher age, health problems were reported more frequently, which, in turn, lead to monotonically decreasing index and EQ VAS values. Overall, men reported fewer problems than women and this difference was largest beyond the age of 80. Conclusion HRQoL in the oldest old appears to be less stable and differs from the young elderly. However, the conventional age categorisation of earlier population norms studies seems to mask these differences. Hence, the more detailed provision of EQ-5D-5L reference values for the elderly population seems helpful for future German studies.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ole Marten
- School of Public Health, Bielefeld University, Universitaetsstrasse 25, 33615, Bielefeld, Germany.
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- School of Public Health, Bielefeld University, Universitaetsstrasse 25, 33615, Bielefeld, Germany
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