The association between sociodemographic characteristics and the event of undergoing first-time, simple lumbar discectomy: A case-control study
Background: In disc herniation, nonsurgical treatments are recommended prior to elective discectomy but are often associated with consultation fees, whereas the discectomy itself may be without user payment. This may affect individual preferences in the choice of treatment. This retrospective case-c...
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| author | Dorthe Schoeler Ziegler Clara Emilie Westermann Ann Fredsted Aalling Soeren Francis Dyhrberg O'Neill Mikkel Oesterheden Andersen |
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| description | Background: In disc herniation, nonsurgical treatments are recommended prior to elective discectomy but are often associated with consultation fees, whereas the discectomy itself may be without user payment. This may affect individual preferences in the choice of treatment. This retrospective case-control study examined the association between socioeconomic characteristics and the event of undergoing a first-time, single-level, simple lumbar discectomy. Methods: The consecutively formed study population comprised patients undergoing elective lumbar discectomy at a Danish public hospital between 2010 and 2013. A national authority identified three gender- and age-matched controls per case for comparison. Measures investigated in this study were marital status, ethnicity, socioeconomic classification, educational level, the extent of sick leave 52 weeks prior to surgery, personal income, and equivalized disposable household income. All measures were provided by national registries. The associations were examined using uni- and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: In a study population of 888 operated patients (age (SD) 46 (14); ODI (SD) 47 (18); leg pain intensity (VAS) (iqr) 74 (33), EQ-5D (iqr) 0.26 (0.62)) compared to 2664 controls, the probability of undergoing lumbar discectomy was significantly associated with lower vs. higher educational levels ((OR 1.98-2.53), and with periods of sick leave exceeding two weeks within one year prior to surgery (OR 9.47 (95% CI 7.68-11.68)). In the multivariate analysis, the event of undergoing discectomy was insignificantly associated with any other socioeconomic characteristics, whereas the personal income was of significant importance in the univariate analysis. Conclusion: The event of undergoing free-of-fee elective first-time, single-level, simple lumbar discectomy is more common among individuals with low educational levels and unstable labor market attachment when examined in a case-control study. Being a multifactorial challenge, this calls upon the active engagement of several policy sectors. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-031fee8389004efa894a8a52f099282a2022-12-21T18:12:16ZengElsevierNorth American Spine Society Journal2666-54842022-03-019100106The association between sociodemographic characteristics and the event of undergoing first-time, simple lumbar discectomy: A case-control studyDorthe Schoeler Ziegler0Clara Emilie Westermann1Ann Fredsted Aalling2Soeren Francis Dyhrberg O'Neill3Mikkel Oesterheden Andersen4Medical Spinal Research Unit, Spine Center of Southern Denmark – part of Lillebaelt Hospital, Oestre Hougvej 55, 5500 Middelfart, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Winsløwparken 19, 5000 Odense C, Denmark; Corresponding author.Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern, J.B. Winsløws Vej 19, 5000 Odense C, DenmarkFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern, J.B. Winsløws Vej 19, 5000 Odense C, DenmarkMedical Spinal Research Unit, Spine Center of Southern Denmark – part of Lillebaelt Hospital, Oestre Hougvej 55, 5500 Middelfart, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Winsløwparken 19, 5000 Odense C, DenmarkDepartment of Regional Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Winsløwparken 19, 5000 Odense C, Denmark; Spine Surgery and Research, Spine Center of Southern Denmark – part of Lillebaelt Hospital, Oestre Hougvej 55, 5500 Middelfart, DenmarkBackground: In disc herniation, nonsurgical treatments are recommended prior to elective discectomy but are often associated with consultation fees, whereas the discectomy itself may be without user payment. This may affect individual preferences in the choice of treatment. This retrospective case-control study examined the association between socioeconomic characteristics and the event of undergoing a first-time, single-level, simple lumbar discectomy. Methods: The consecutively formed study population comprised patients undergoing elective lumbar discectomy at a Danish public hospital between 2010 and 2013. A national authority identified three gender- and age-matched controls per case for comparison. Measures investigated in this study were marital status, ethnicity, socioeconomic classification, educational level, the extent of sick leave 52 weeks prior to surgery, personal income, and equivalized disposable household income. All measures were provided by national registries. The associations were examined using uni- and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: In a study population of 888 operated patients (age (SD) 46 (14); ODI (SD) 47 (18); leg pain intensity (VAS) (iqr) 74 (33), EQ-5D (iqr) 0.26 (0.62)) compared to 2664 controls, the probability of undergoing lumbar discectomy was significantly associated with lower vs. higher educational levels ((OR 1.98-2.53), and with periods of sick leave exceeding two weeks within one year prior to surgery (OR 9.47 (95% CI 7.68-11.68)). In the multivariate analysis, the event of undergoing discectomy was insignificantly associated with any other socioeconomic characteristics, whereas the personal income was of significant importance in the univariate analysis. Conclusion: The event of undergoing free-of-fee elective first-time, single-level, simple lumbar discectomy is more common among individuals with low educational levels and unstable labor market attachment when examined in a case-control study. Being a multifactorial challenge, this calls upon the active engagement of several policy sectors.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666548422000099Lumbar discectomySocioeconomic statusCase-controlSpine SurgeryEducational levelDisc herniation |
| spellingShingle | Dorthe Schoeler Ziegler Clara Emilie Westermann Ann Fredsted Aalling Soeren Francis Dyhrberg O'Neill Mikkel Oesterheden Andersen The association between sociodemographic characteristics and the event of undergoing first-time, simple lumbar discectomy: A case-control study North American Spine Society Journal Lumbar discectomy Socioeconomic status Case-control Spine Surgery Educational level Disc herniation |
| title | The association between sociodemographic characteristics and the event of undergoing first-time, simple lumbar discectomy: A case-control study |
| title_full | The association between sociodemographic characteristics and the event of undergoing first-time, simple lumbar discectomy: A case-control study |
| title_fullStr | The association between sociodemographic characteristics and the event of undergoing first-time, simple lumbar discectomy: A case-control study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The association between sociodemographic characteristics and the event of undergoing first-time, simple lumbar discectomy: A case-control study |
| title_short | The association between sociodemographic characteristics and the event of undergoing first-time, simple lumbar discectomy: A case-control study |
| title_sort | association between sociodemographic characteristics and the event of undergoing first time simple lumbar discectomy a case control study |
| topic | Lumbar discectomy Socioeconomic status Case-control Spine Surgery Educational level Disc herniation |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666548422000099 |
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