Economic burden of inflenza at a tertiary hospital in Vietnam
Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective: To estimate cost of illness based on provider perspective of influenza treatment at Hospital of Tropical Diseases, Ho Chi Minh city. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted between January 2013 and December 2015 at Hospital of Tropical Diseases, Ho Chi Minh City. Demographic and clinical information was collected from medical records. Treatment cost was composed of cost of hospital bed, diagnosis test, X-ray/imaging, operation, pharmaceuticals and consumable materials. Results: Average cost per episode of all aged group was (112.58 ± 239.60) USD, the highest cost was contributed by adults group [(313.28 ± 560.5) USD],whereas the lowest cost was children group [(80.62 ± 120.80) USD]. According to high risk factor group, the average cost per day is 42.14 USD for any cardiovascular disorders group; diabetes-cardiovascular patient (41.15 USD), and elderly patient groups (48.52 USD). Conclusions: Direct medical cost of influenza-related hospitalizations imposes a heavy burden on patients and their families in Vietnam. Further study is needed to provide more comprehensive evidence on the economic burden of influenza.
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- EP ID EP223549
- DOI 10.12980/apjtd.7.2017D6-348
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