2018
Authors
Ruth O Teh, Oliver H Menzies, Martin J Connolly, Rob N Doughty, Tim J Wilkinson, Avinesh Pillai, Thomas Lumley, Cristin Ryan,
Anna Rolleston, Joanna B Broad, Ngaire Kerse
Abstract
Multi-morbidity is associated with poor outcomes and increased healthcare utilisation. We aim to identify multi-morbidity patterns and associations with potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP), subsequent hospitalisation and mortality in octogenarians.
In octogenarians, hospitalisation and mortality are better predicted by profiles of clusters of conditions rather than the presence or absence of a specific condition. Further research is required to determine if the cluster approach can be used to target patients to optimise resource allocation and improve outcomes.
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