The cost of diabetic foot conditions.
Ceylon Med J
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2007 Sep; 52(3): 89-91
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-47839
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To estimate the cost of management of diabetic foot ulcers and the standards of foot-care practices.METHODS:
Patients admitted with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) to the University Surgical Unit, Colombo South Teaching Hospital during 6 months were audited. Costs were obtained from the Medical Supplies Division, Central Blood Bank, Director General of Laboratory Services and 3 leading private hospitals.RESULTS:
144 (4.3% of admissions) diabetic patients occupied 10.1% of hospital beds. Average stay was 10.9 days. 55 daily-paid workers lost Rs.1076.36 for each admission. Each family has spent Rs.1811.60. The State has spent Rs.14 936 during the hospital stay of each patient. Majority of 61.8%, DFUs started as preventable minor trauma. 48% knew the importance of foot-care but practices remained poor. Worst affected were the patients followed up at peripheral units. Only 11.1% feet were completely assessed by a doctor.CONCLUSIONS:
DFUs have a serious impact on patients and the State. Standards of foot-care remain poor among patients. A well planned foot-care program will be highly cost-effective.
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Assunto principal:
Humanos
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Projetos Piloto
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Inquéritos Epidemiológicos
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Pé Diabético
Tipo de estudo:
Guia de Prática Clínica
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Avaliação Econômica em Saúde
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Ceylon Med J
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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