Trends in Regional Disparities in Cardiovascular Surgery and Mortality in Korea: A National Cross-sectional Study.

Autor:	Jin DL; Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Korea University, Seoul, Korea.; Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Graduate School of Korea University, Seoul, Korea., Kim KH; Department of Health Administration, College of Nursing and Health, Kongju National University, Gongju, Korea., Chung ES; Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul, Korea., Yoon SJ; Department of Preventive Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Institute for Future Public Health, Graduate School of Public Health, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi [J Prev Med Public Health] 2024 May; Vol. 57 (3), pp. 260-268. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 30.
DOI:	10.3961/jpmph.24.057
Abstrakt:	Objectives: Regional disparities in cardiovascular care in Korea have led to uneven patient outcomes. Despite the growing need for and access to procedures, few studies have linked regional service availability to mortality rates. This study analyzed regional variation in the utilization of major cardiovascular procedures and their associations with short-term mortality to provide better evidence regarding the relationship between healthcare resource distribution and patient survival. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using nationwide claims data for patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), stent insertion, or aortic aneurysm resection in 2022. Regional variation was assessed by the relevance index (RI). The associations between the regional RI and 30-day mortality were analyzed. Results: The RI was lowest for aortic aneurysm resection (mean, 26.2; standard deviation, 26.1), indicating the most uneven regional distribution among the surgical procedures. Patients undergoing this procedure in regions with higher RIs showed significantly lower 30-day mortality (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.73; 95% confidence interval, 0.55 to 0.96; p=0.026) versus those with lower RIs. This suggests that cardiovascular surgery regional availability, as measured by RI, has an impact on mortality rates for certain complex surgical procedures. The RI was not associated with significant mortality differences for more widely available procedures like CABG (aOR, 0.96), PCI (aOR, 1.00), or stent insertion (aOR, 0.91). Conclusions: Significant regional variation and underutilization of cardiovascular surgery were found, with reduced access linked to worse mortality for complex procedures. Disparities should be addressed through collaboration among hospitals and policy efforts to improve outcomes.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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