Publications by authors named "Julie Finch"
Australas J Ageing
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore the characteristics and health outcomes of older adults (75+) who frequently use various health services like GPs, specialists, emergency departments, and hospitals.
- It included data from residents in Central and Eastern Sydney and found that frequent users generally had poorer quality of life and more health issues, such as a history of heart disease.
- Results indicated that these frequent users faced a 1.5-2.0 times higher risk of mortality within seven years compared to less frequent users, suggesting a need for improved management to enhance their health outcomes.
