Associations of Healthcare Utilization and Health Expenditures in Older Adults With Osteoarthritis: Korean Health Panel Survey Study
OA was associated with a significant increase in healthcare utilization and expenditure. Appropriate strategies are required to reduce the burden of OA. Further study is required to explore how various healthcare facilities might be used together to provide safe and cost-efficient treatment for OA patients within the healthcare system and in the community.
Authors
- Bomgyeol Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3670-4988)
- Vasuki Rajaguru (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2519-2814)
- Hyuk‐Jae Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6139-7545)
- Yejin Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1395-1206)
- Tae Hyun Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1053-8958)
- Sang Gyu Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4847-2421)
- Jun Su Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9699-2938)
Institutions
- Yonsei University (KR)
- Yonsei University Health System (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185x.70099
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35