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An analysis of physician visit data from a complex sample survey

D H Freeman, J L Freeman, G G Koch

    American Journal of Public Health
    |October 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study uses advanced statistical methods to analyze physician visit data from complex surveys. Findings reveal age is crucial for healthcare utilization, with other factors like income and education showing age-dependent effects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biostatistics
    • Health Services Research
    • Survey Methodology

    Background:

    • Physician visit data from complex sample surveys require specialized analytical methods.
    • Valid substantive inferences are crucial for understanding healthcare utilization patterns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To apply a generalization of ordinary least squares methods to analyze physician visit data.
    • To draw valid substantive inferences from complex sample survey data.
    • To generate smoothed estimates for focused analysis of physician service utilization.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a generalization of ordinary least squares (OLS) methods.
    • Applied methods to analyze complex sample survey data on physician visits.
    • Employed a procedure to remove statistically non-significant variation, generating fitted estimates.

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    Main Results:

    • Age is a significant determinant of physician service utilization.
    • The effects of sex and race on utilization are dependent on age.
    • Residence and income are important factors, with education's effect moderated by income level.

    Conclusions:

    • Generalized OLS methods are effective for analyzing complex survey data on physician visits.
    • Age, sex, race, residence, income, and education interact to influence healthcare utilization.
    • Smoothed estimates aid in identifying key drivers of physician service utilization.