Financial Hardship and Health Related Quality of Life Among Older Latinos With Chronic Diseases.
Frances R Nedjat-HaiemTamara CadetHumberto ParadaTessa M JonesElvira E JimenezBeti ThompsonKristen J WellsShiraz I MishraPublished in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2020)
In this study of older Latinos with chronic diseases, financial hardship was associated with worse HRQoL across several domains. Healthcare providers should refer older Latinos living with chronic disease to appropriate support providers, such as care coordinators, social workers, or patient navigators, who can assist them with obtaining financial assistance and other resources.