Determinants of hospitalization and length of stay among people with dementia – An analysis of statutory health insurance claims data

Clinical characteristics of patients with dementia in a local emergency clinic in Japan

“…). The hospitalization rate of patients with dementia was significantly higher than that of patients without dementia, as previously reported, and was also higher than that of patients aged ≥75 years, although their ages were similar . The increasing number of patients with dementia might have contributed to the high rate of emergency visits (Fig.…”

Length of hospital stay and dementia: A systematic review of observational studies

“…Furthermore, 1 study reported a 72% lower odds for PWD to have a LOS of 10 days or more compared to PwoD (95% CI: 0.1‐0.4) . With exception of 1 study conducted in Ireland, the remaining studies across Europe reported a longer LOS for PWD of up to 22 days . Within countries, the different studies were consistent in reporting a longer LOS for PWD compared to PwoD; however, the difference in the LOS varied up to 13 days …”

“…Eleven studies had a small sample size (range: 42‐395), were conducted in a single hospital (‐ward), or showed a sex distribution not representative of the PWD population . Thirty‐three studies met the criteria for comparability based on design or analysis, thereof 8 studies controlled or matched for 1 factor and 25 studies for at least 2 factors . Fourteen studies reported multivariate and descriptive results for LOS, and 5 studies solely multivariate results .…”

“…Fourteen studies reported multivariate and descriptive results for LOS, and 5 studies solely multivariate results . Thirteen studies did not report any information on significance level …”

“…Seventeen studies across 7 countries were conducted in Europe: 3 studies each in Italy, Germany, Ireland, and the UK, 2 studies from Austria and Finland, as well as 1 study from Spain . The difference in LOS among PWD compared to PwoD ranged from 0.4 to 22 days .…”