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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedKan HJ, Kharrazi H, Leff B
Defining and assessing geriatric risk factors and associated health care utilization among older adults using claims and electronic health records.
This study used electronic health records (EHRs) to identify patients with factors associated with geriatric risk for hospitalization among older adults. Prevalence was estimated using claims, structured EHRs, and unstructured EHRs. Odds were calculated on the occurrence of hospitalizations for patients with 1 or 2 and greater risk factors.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Kan HJ, Kharrazi H, Leff B .
Defining and assessing geriatric risk factors and associated health care utilization among older adults using claims and electronic health records.
Med Care 2018 Mar;56(3):233-39. doi: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000865..
Keywords: Elderly, Hospitalization, Healthcare Utilization, Risk, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT)