J Simon

Apr 17, 2024 | academic.oup.com | Miriam T. Y |Quebec City |J Simon

Osteoporosis is a growing public health concern globally, with hip fractures being associated with the highest costs and mortality among all osteoporotic fractures (1-4). The number of hip fractures is projected to double by 2050 globally (5). In Australia, the absolute number of hip fractures increased by 20% between 2012 and 2017, with a 1-year mortality rate of 25% over this period (6). Bisphosphonates are cost-effective for preventing osteoporotic fractures (7).

Nov 21, 2023 | academic.oup.com | J Simon

People in remote areas may have more difficulty accessing healthcare following myocardial infarction (MI) than people in metropolitan areas. We determined whether remoteness was associated with initial and 12-month use of secondary prevention medications following MI in Victoria, Australia. We included all people alive at least 90 days post-discharge following MI between July 2012 and June 2017 in Victoria, Australia (n=41,925).

Aug 17, 2023 | academic.oup.com | J Simon

AbstractOptimal management of hypertension in people with dementia may involve deprescribing antihypertensives. Understanding differing treatment priorities is important to enable patient-centred care. This study explored preferences for antihypertensive deprescribing amongst people living with dementia, carers and clinicians. Discrete choice experiments (DCEs) are a stated preference survey method, underpinned by economic theory.