Department of Healthcare Informatics, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Harrisburg, USA
Research Article
The Prevalence of Alzheimer's Disease and Hospital Readmissions Rates: A Retrospective Study
Author(s): Hima Nekkalapu*
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease primarily affecting the elderly population and is a major public health challenge worldwide. The objective of this retrospective quantitative study was to investigate the prevalence rates of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in the United States within the population aged 65 and above and explore variations within the study population. In addition, the study also examined the AD prevalence and readmission rates in comparison with other specific chronic conditions to provide a holistic understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. The study’s primary data source was the specific chronic conditions data derived from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) from the year 2018, which included specific chronic conditions, patient demographics, prevalence and hospital readmission rates, emergency room visits, be.. View More»
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