Data and Visual Analytics for Prediction of Health Care Utilization Involving Musculoskeletal Disorders in BC

This study will establish the utilization rates of musculoskeletal services, for example, low-back pain, across healthcare systems in BC. To capture the utilization rates of musculoskeletal services, we can detect and establish the current frequency of these services related to the most recent healthcare expenditures. Knowing the utilization and expenditures would allow BC Chiropractor Association to update their allocation of funding with BC Ministry of Health to improve services while mitigating costs during the pandemic. Waves of COVID19 infections impact people’s health and could increase the burden of care and services by musculoskeletal practitioners. Moreover, the COVID19 pandemic increases the number of musculoskeletal disorders, especially lower back pain, arthritis, and other bone and spinal conditions of patients with moderate-to-severe cases in post-intensive care.

Faculty Supervisor:

Simon Minshall;Andre Kushniruk;Simon Minshall;Dillon Chrimes;Dzifa Dordunoo;Elizabeth Borycki

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Partner:

BC Chiropractic Association

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Victoria

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