Predictors of high-cost patients with acute whiplash-associated disorder in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The proportion of neck injuries due to traffic accidents is increasing. Little is known about high-cost patients with acute whiplash-associated disorder (WAD). The present study aimed to investigate whether time to first visit for conventional medicine, multiple doctor visits, or alternative medicine could predict high-cost patients with acute WAD in Japan.

Methods

Data from a compulsory, no-fault, government automobile liability insurance agency in Japan between 2014 and 2019 were used. The primary economic outcome was the total cost of healthcare per person. Treatment-related variables were assessed based on the time to first visit for conventional and alternative medicine, multiple doctor visits, and visits for alternative medicine. Patients were categorized

SUBMITTER: Hayashi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10306225 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature