Geographic information system (GIS) analysis on the distribution of patients visiting at a dental college hospital: a pilot study
Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
;
: 283-293, 2015.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-45378
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aims of this study are to analyze and to visualize distribution of patients visiting at a dental college hospital, using geographic information system (GIS). The visualized data can be utilized in patient care and treatment planning, ultimately leading to the assessment of risk evaluation and prevention of dental diseases. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Patient information data was obtained from Dankook University Dental Hospital including the unit number, gender, date of birth, and address from 2007 to 2014. Patient distribution was visualized using GIS. Statistical analyses were performed using SAS 9.3 and ArcGIS 10.1. Five factors including proximity, accessibility, age, gender, and socioeconomic status were investigated as the explanatory variables of the patient distribution.RESULTS:
The visualized patient data showed a nationwide scale of the patient distribution. There was a little difference in characteristics for each department. As closer at Dankook University Dental Hospital, visitors increased. And it strongly showed that elderly patients in rural areas tend to visit more.CONCLUSION:
The distribution of patients has been shown to be significantly affected by the proximity, accessibility, age, gender and socioeconomic status. The underlying reason remains to be further studied.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Social Class
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Stomatognathic Diseases
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Pilot Projects
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Epidemiology
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Parturition
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Geographic Information Systems
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Patient Care
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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