Measuring the prevalence of 60 health conditions in older Australians in residential aged care with electronic health records: a retrospective dynamic cohort study.

Kimberly E LindMagdalena Z RabanLindsey BrettMikaela L JorgensenAndrew GeorgiouJohanna I Westbrook

Published in: Population health metrics (2020)

The prevalence of many health conditions among RACF residents in Australia is underestimated in previous reports. Aged care EHR data have the potential to be used to better understand the complex health needs of this vulnerable population and can help fill the information gaps needed for population health surveillance and quality monitoring.

Keyphrases

electronic health record
healthcare
public health
health information
mental health
quality improvement
palliative care
risk factors
human health
adverse drug
clinical decision support
risk assessment
emergency department
physical activity
social media
machine learning
climate change
health insurance