Costs-effectiveness of the urban health center in Nakhon Ratchasima: a case study on diabetes and hypertension.
Artículo
en Inglés
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-38728
ABSTRACT
Health care reforms in Thailand are looking for a better health infrastructure within the urban setting. The urban health center is one of the models tried in many provinces. This study compared the costs--effectiveness of the urban health center in Nakhon Ratchsima with the Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, using diabetes and hypertension as tracer conditions. The point estimates by a retrospective review and cross-sectional study revealed that the overall costs (provider plus patient costs) of the urban health center for these tracers were lower than the costs of the Maharaj Hospital. The effectiveness of treatment at the urban health center was also better. It was concluded that the urban health center should be considered as a better alternative of primary care institution within the urban area.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Servicio Ambulatorio en Hospital
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Atención Primaria de Salud
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Programas Médicos Regionales
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Tailandia
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Humanos
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Evaluación de Programas y Proyectos de Salud
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Estudios de Factibilidad
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Enfermedad Crónica
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Estudios Transversales
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Estudios Retrospectivos
Tipo de estudio:
Estudios de evaluación
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Evaluación Económica en Salud
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2001
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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