Care sequences leading to the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias: An analysis of electronic health records.
Hanzhang XuTeah M BaylessTruls ØstbyeMatthew E DuprePublished in: Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association (2024)
Dementia patients followed distinct care pathways prior to their dementia diagnoses. Key sociodemographic traits contributed to the variation in the sequences of care. Racial differences in the sequencing of care were also found, but only in women.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- palliative care
- quality improvement
- electronic health record
- mild cognitive impairment
- pain management
- end stage renal disease
- affordable care act
- ejection fraction
- cognitive decline
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- type diabetes
- dna methylation
- single cell
- pregnant women
- chronic pain
- prognostic factors
- insulin resistance
- health insurance
- genetic diversity
- patient reported