Comparison of health service use and costs in stroke with and without comorbidities: a cross-sectional analysis using China urban medical claims data.
Ruoxi DingDawei ZhuYong MaXuefeng ShiPing HePublished in: BMJ open (2020)
Comorbidity among patients with stroke was associated with increased healthcare utilisation and cost. It poses an extra substantial healthcare burden in China. Our study provides information for both clinical management and health service planning and financing for patients with stroke.