Regional Differences in Characteristics, Service Utilization, and Outcome of Patients Receiving Physician‐Led Home Visit Care in Japan: A Nationwide Study

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Retrospective analysis of patient outcomes in home visit care, highlighting regional differences in Japan.

Significant regional differences in patient characteristics and outcomes exist among older adults receiving home visit care.
Western Japan showed higher hospitalization risks, while in-home deaths were more frequent in Eastern Japan.
Association was found between hospital bed density and both hospitalization and mortality risks in patients aged 65 and older.
Healthcare resources significantly influence service utilization and patient outcomes, indicating a need for region-specific strategies.

Sun et al. (2025) studied this question.

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