Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on continuity of medical treatment for patients with chronic diseases in Japan: a retrospective cohort analysis

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on continuity of medical treatment for patients with chronic diseases in Japan: a retrospective cohort analysis

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about continuity of care for chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Although studies have documented declines in healthcare utilization, few have assessed individual-level patterns of treatment interruption. Me...

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Main Authors: Tomoki Ishikawa, Akihito Kako, Jumpei Sato, Junko Hattori, Hiromasa Yoshimoto, Masaru Kitsuregawa, Kazuo Goda, Yoshimitsu Takahashi, Takeo Nakayama, Naohiro Mitsutake
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
COVID‑19
Chronic disease management
Treatment interruption
Continuity of care
Administrative claims data
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12798-3
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