Regional Disparities in Rehabilitation Resources and Service Provision for Older Adults in Secondary Healthcare Regions: Analysis of a Large Health Insurance Claim Database in Japan.

A study using Japanese health insurance claims data identified substantial geographic variation in rehabilitation staffing and service delivery for older adults across secondary healthcare regions in Japan. Researchers found uneven distribution of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, which correlated with disparities in rehabilitation service utilization. The findings highlight how regional resource gaps may limit equitable access to rehabilitative care for aging populations.

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