Estimating the indirect costs associated with adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus in Switzerland: evidence from a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Our study investigated the impact of oesophageal cancer and its treatments on work productivity, leisure time, household chores and informal care in Switzerland. We assessed indirect costs for patients treated at different stages of adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus.

Design and setting

A retrospective, non-interventional survey was conducted among patients diagnosed with early or advanced oesophageal cancer in Switzerland. Between January 2023 and October 2023, 126 patients participated from seven clinical centres across German, French and Italian language regions.

Outcome measure

Self-reported lost time over a 4-week period, which was monetised to estimate indirect costs using respondents' approximate earnings derived from nationa

SUBMITTER: Stoffel ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11848683 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature