EVALUATION OF EQUITY IN HOSPICE CARE UTILIZATION AMONG MEDICARE-ENROLLED AUTISTIC OLDER ADULTS
2024
Hospice Care Utilization in Autistic Older Adults
Sample size: 15802
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Bishop Lauren, Nikahd Melica, Hyer J Madison, Hand Brittany
Primary Institution: University of Wisconsin Madison
Hypothesis
Are there inequities in hospice care utilization between autistic older adults and non-autistic older adults?
Conclusion
Autistic older adults have similar hospice utilization patterns as non-autistic peers.
Supporting Evidence
- The study compared hospice claims from Medicare for autistic and non-autistic older adults.
- Results showed similar odds of hospice utilization across both groups.
- Interaction terms assessed the impact of sex, race, and rurality on hospice utilization.
Takeaway
This study looked at how autistic older people use hospice care compared to others, and found they use it just as much.
Methodology
The study used multivariable logistic regression to compare hospice utilization between autistic and matched non-autistic older adults.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 5,468 autistic older adults and 10,934 matched non-autistic older adults.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 0.98-1.13
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