Gasper S, Maytom M, Okamoto L, McLaughlin T
Pfizer Inc, London.
Manag Care Interface. 2001 Dec;14(12):36-8, 42.
The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of chronic comorbidities and the use of concomitant medications in men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction (ED) in a community setting, using a large integrated database. All patients who experienced an episode of ED during a two-month period were identified from the database. Comorbid conditions were determined through outpatient management claims and prescription claims for concomitant conditions were also assessed during the study period.
本研究的目的是利用一个大型综合数据库,评估社区环境中被诊断为勃起功能障碍(ED)的男性慢性合并症的患病率以及伴随药物的使用情况。在两个月的时间内,从数据库中识别出所有经历过一次ED发作的患者。通过门诊管理索赔确定合并症,并在研究期间评估伴随疾病的处方索赔。