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Observational studyBMC health services research2024

Impact of policy reforms on hospital-at-home services: an interrupted time series analysis of Shanghai.

Sixian Du, Fei Luo

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Sixian DuSchool of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-9804-4645
Fei LuoDepartment of Scientific Research, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 43002, China. 267115670@qq.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe global rise in elderly populations and chronic disease patients has increased the demand for hospital-at-home (HaH) services, which could help reduce hospitalization costs.

objectiveTo assess the impact of two policies on the implementation of HaH services in Shanghai.

methodsA two-stage interrupted time series (ITS) analysis with a control group was conducted to examine changes in three areas-institutional capacity, home-based medical services, and HaH beds-using 11 indicators from 2007 to -2022 across all community health service centres and hospitals providing HaH services.

resultsAfter the first policy was implemented, the number of institutions providing HaH services significantly increased

conclusionThese policies may increase the number of HaH institutions and beds but decrease home-based medical visits, likely due to the risks of home care and a shortage of health care personnel. Further policy support is needed to meet the growing demand for home-based services in China.

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Health Care ReformHealth PolicyInterrupted Time Series AnalysisAgedChinaHome Care Services, Hospital-BasedHumansChinaHome-based medical servicesHome health careHospital-at-home (HaH)Interrupted time series (ITS)Policy evaluation

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PMCPMC11653972

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