期刊名称：International Journal of Population Data Science
电子版ISSN：2399-4908
出版年度：2018
卷号：3
期号：2
页码：1-1
DOI：10.23889/ijpds.v3i2.573
出版社：Swansea University
摘要：50, N=610) using allocated World Health Organization Anatomical-Therapeutic codes. An observational study with quasi experimental design was employed to track the pre and post-operative prevalence trends of chronic diseases and treatment groupings. Treatment efficacy was assessed by regression discontinuity after surgery and mortality estimated by proxy using service discontinuation. FindingsParathyroidectomy had significant beneficial effects upon the prevalence of bodily and bone pain, treatments for cardiovascular disorders and infective episodes. In contrast, dyslipidaemias, psychosis, depression, glaucoma and obstructive airways diseases showed no evidence of regression discontinuity. Four year survival was 89%. ConclusionsThe Australian data employed can define chronic conditions and track pre and post-operative prevalence trends to provide an alternative perspective for assessment of surgical treatment. This method has the potential for the evaluation of infrequently performed procedures and may reduce reporting biases and provide new insights into surgical practice.
