Which report would help in tracking changes in patient demographics over a period?

The patient demographic trend report is specifically designed to analyze and track changes in patient demographics over time. This report consolidates information such as age, gender, socioeconomic status, and geographic location. By evaluating these data points over a specified period, healthcare managers can identify shifts in the patient population, which can influence resource allocation, program development, and service delivery strategies within a healthcare organization.

In contrast, the other reports offered serve different purposes. The patient access history report focuses on patients' utilization of services rather than demographic characteristics. The clinical performance report assesses the quality of care services provided, including metrics related to treatment outcomes, adherence to clinical guidelines, and overall patient satisfaction—rather than demographic changes. The referrals analysis report examines patterns in patient referrals, helping to understand the flow of patients between providers, but it does not address demographic data trends. Therefore, the patient demographic trend report stands out as the most relevant choice for tracking changes in patient demographics.