Publication: Cost analysis of osteoporotic hip fractures.
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2005-10-01
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01252208
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Mahidol University
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Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet.. Vol.88 Suppl 5, (2005)
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Patarawan Woratanarat, Wiwat Wajanavisit, Chatchawal Lertbusayanukul, Wichien Loahacharoensombat, Boonsong Ongphiphatanakul Cost analysis of osteoporotic hip fractures.. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet.. Vol.88 Suppl 5, (2005). Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/16800
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Cost analysis of osteoporotic hip fractures.
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OBJECTIVE: To assess the total costs of hip fracture treatment subsequently incurred in 1 year MATERIAL AND METHOD: A cohort study was conducted from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2004. All new osteoporotic hip fracture patients were enrolled with informed consent. A total cost was estimated, and multivariate analysis was performed to determine factors related to costs. RESULTS: A total of 37 patients were included. Average age was 75 +/- 11.8 years. Four of them (11%) died. Median total cost of hip fracture treatment in 1 year was 116,458.6 Baht (range 21,428.5-5,070,665.0). Median direct cost was 59,881.6 Baht (range 21,428.5-595,520.4). Direct cost per live-year saved was 118,168. 3 Baht. Preoperative status was the only factor related to direct cost. CONCLUSION: Cost incurred from hip fracture in 1 year was high. The appropriate solution to prevent hip fracture might bring about good health in the Thai elderly and reduce its cost in the future.