Background Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory rheumatic disease typically diagnosed in young age and follows a chronic progressive course. Its impact on the patient is life-long and the bu
BackgroundPeople with Parkinson’s (PwP) and their caregivers have to manage multiple daily healthcare tasks (treatment burden). This can be challenging and may lead to poor health outcomes.ObjectiveTo
DBI = drug burden index. Cardiovascular disease includes heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmias. Respiratory disease includes chronic asthma and chronic obstructive pulm
a Adjusted for age, gender and modified grouped comorbidity score. b P-value for trend: p<0.0001. Reference group = 1. CI = confidence interval; DBI = drug burden index; HR = hazard ratios.
