Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an important cause of morbidity in the elderly population. Limited data are available regarding the healthcare utilization and predisposing conditions related to OSA in the elderly. Our aim was to evaluate the healthcare utilization and the conditions associated with new and chronic diagnosis of OSA in a large cohort of elderly patients in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study used inpatient and outpatient VHA data to identify the individuals diagnosed with OSA using ICD-9 codes during the fiscal years 2003-2005. Primary outcomes were emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the demographic and clinical characteristics associated with new and chronic diagnosis of OSA. Results: Of 1,867,876 elderly veterans having 2 years of care, 82,178 (4.4%) were diagnosed with OSA. Individuals with OSA were younger ...

Diaz, K., Faverio, P., Hospenthal, A., Restrepo, M., Amuan, M., Pugh, M. (2014). Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with higher healthcare utilization in elderly patients. ANNALS OF THORACIC MEDICINE, 9(2), 92-98 [10.4103/1817-1737.128854].

Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with higher healthcare utilization in elderly patients

Faverio, Paola;
2014

Abstract

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an important cause of morbidity in the elderly population. Limited data are available regarding the healthcare utilization and predisposing conditions related to OSA in the elderly. Our aim was to evaluate the healthcare utilization and the conditions associated with new and chronic diagnosis of OSA in a large cohort of elderly patients in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study used inpatient and outpatient VHA data to identify the individuals diagnosed with OSA using ICD-9 codes during the fiscal years 2003-2005. Primary outcomes were emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the demographic and clinical characteristics associated with new and chronic diagnosis of OSA. Results: Of 1,867,876 elderly veterans having 2 years of care, 82,178 (4.4%) were diagnosed with OSA. Individuals with OSA were younger ...
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Elderly; emergency department visit; healthcare utilization; hospitalization; obstructive sleep apnea;
Elderly; emergency department visit; healthcare utilization; hospitalization; obstructive sleep apnea
English
2014
9
2
92
98
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Diaz, K., Faverio, P., Hospenthal, A., Restrepo, M., Amuan, M., Pugh, M. (2014). Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with higher healthcare utilization in elderly patients. ANNALS OF THORACIC MEDICINE, 9(2), 92-98 [10.4103/1817-1737.128854].
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