노인의 주관적 건강 인식에 따른 의료비에 관한 연구

초록

This study aimed to analyze the elderly medical expenditure according to the perceived health status of the elderly. For this purpose, the Korea Health Panel 2015-2018 data was used. This study was based on the Anderson model, but the need factors were replaced with self-health evaluation indicators: quality of life (EQ-5D) and perceived health status. As a result of the study, factors affecting inpatient treatment cost were self-care, pain/discomfort, and perceived health status, along with the availability of medical care. Factors influencing outpatient medical expenses included the elderly’s age, education level, medical care availability, economic activity, household income, mobility, self-care, pain/discomfort, and perceived health status. Therefore, in order to establish health care services for the elderly, medical needs according to perceived health status should be considered, and medical needs that differ due to the age difference and income gap of the elderly should also be reflected.

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