2014
Socioeconomic Stratification and Multidimensional Health Trajectories: Evidence of Convergence in Later Old Age
Xu X, Liang J, Bennett JM, Botoseneanu A, Allore HG. Socioeconomic Stratification and Multidimensional Health Trajectories: Evidence of Convergence in Later Old Age. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2014, 70: 661-671. PMID: 25161216, PMCID: PMC4462671, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbu095.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNet worth
2006
Health Effects of Managed Care Among the Near-Elderly
Xu X, Jensen GA. Health Effects of Managed Care Among the Near-Elderly. Journal Of Aging And Health 2006, 18: 507-533. PMID: 16835387, DOI: 10.1177/0898264306289626.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth maintenance organizationChronic health conditionsSelf-reported general health statusHealth statusHealth conditionsGeneral health statusObserved beneficial effectsAdults age 55Care plansNationwide random sampleAge 55Maintenance organizationBeneficial effectsEmployer-sponsored health insuranceOlder adultsNear ElderlyHealth effectsHealth insuranceManaged CareRetirement StudySelection biasRandom sampleCareAdultsProvider organizationsInsurance coverage and health care use among near-elderly women
Xu X, Patel DA, Vahratian A, Ransom SB. Insurance coverage and health care use among near-elderly women. Women's Health Issues 2006, 16: 139-148. PMID: 16765290, DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2006.02.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElderly womenPrescription medicationsHealth care servicesHealth insurance coverageInsurance coveragePhysician visitsCare servicesFrequency of hospitalizationHealth care useHealth careMultivariable regression analysisInadequate insurance coverageWomen's health insurance coverageDental visitsHospital stayMedication adherenceCare useOdds ratioOutpatient servicesNationwide random sampleInpatient servicesMore visitsMedicationsWomenVisits