Affiliation:
1. Department of Social Medicine, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University, Athens OH, USA
2. College of Health Sciences and Professions, Ohio University, Athens OH, USA
Abstract
Objectives To investigate the availability of Alzheimer’s Centers (ACs) in US hospitals. Methods Utilizing the American Hospital Association Annual Survey, Area Health Resource File, and US Census ( n = 3251), we employed multivariable logistic regression to examine hospital, county, and regional predictors of AC availability. Results Large hospitals (>399 beds) had approximately 14 times higher odds of having an AC than small hospitals (<50 beds; OR = 14.0; 95% CI = 6.44 – 30.46). Counties with a higher proportion of Latino residents, relative to non-Latino Whites, had lower odds of having an AC (OR = .05; 95% CI = .01 – .41). Northeastern (OR = 1.92; 95% CI = 1.15 – 3.22) and Midwestern (OR = 2.12; 95% CI = 1.34 – 3.37) hospitals had higher odds of having an AC than Southern hospitals. Discussion To address dementia needs and disparities, investment in a national infrastructure is critical.
Subject
Geriatrics and Gerontology,Community and Home Care,Gerontology
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