Diagnoses and other predictors of patient absenteeism in an outpatient neurology clinic
Conclusions
Certain chronic neurologic diseases, such as medication overuse headache and depression, were associated with a significantly lower odds of honoring scheduled follow-up conditions. As these conditions influence quality of life and productivity, patients with these illnesses may benefit from selective targeting to encourage adherence with scheduled follow-up appointments.
Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - Category: Neurology Authors: Do, D. H., Siegler, J. E. Tags: Medical care, Administration Research Source Type: research
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