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Abstract
Background: The construction of the National Healthcare Data Center (NHDC) has driven data aggregation and interoperability, and created the conditions necessary for older adults to improve their health through digital health management. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of healthcare data center construction on improving the health of the older adults and elaborate on the role of health management within the underlying mechanism.
Methods: The difference-in-differences (DID) model was used as an empirical strategy for causal identification. It included baseline regressions, robustness checks, heterogeneity analysis and mechanism analysis.
Results: The NHDC construction significantly improves health of older adults, which is reflected in higher subjective health ratings, reduced prevalence of chronic diseases and multimorbidity, enhanced physical function, and improved mental health. Heterogeneity analysis indicates that the effect is more significant among rural residents, individuals under 60 years of age, and male seniors. Increased active health management efforts by the older adults, along with a higher likelihood of receiving health management services, play a significant role in the channels of effect.
Conclusion: The construction of the healthcare data center characterized by driving data aggregation and interoperability improves the health of older adults by promoting their digital health management.
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Frontiers in Medicine publishes rigorously peer-reviewed research linking basic research to clinical practice and patient care, as well as translating scientific advances into new therapies and diagnostic tools. Led by an outstanding Editorial Board of international experts, this multidisciplinary open-access journal is at the forefront of disseminating and communicating scientific knowledge and impactful discoveries to researchers, academics, clinicians and the public worldwide.
In addition to papers that provide a link between basic research and clinical practice, a particular emphasis is given to studies that are directly relevant to patient care. In this spirit, the journal publishes the latest research results and medical knowledge that facilitate the translation of scientific advances into new therapies or diagnostic tools. The full listing of the Specialty Sections represented by Frontiers in Medicine is as listed below. As well as the established medical disciplines, Frontiers in Medicine is launching new sections that together will facilitate
- the use of patient-reported outcomes under real world conditions
- the exploitation of big data and the use of novel information and communication tools in the assessment of new medicines
- the scientific bases for guidelines and decisions from regulatory authorities
- access to medicinal products and medical devices worldwide
- addressing the grand health challenges around the world
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