Economic burden and determinants among hospitalized patients with epilepsy in Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epilepsy has a significant impact on individuals' lives, as well as on society and the economy, due to its unpredictable nature and the financial burden it places on those affected. Even though Thai citizens hold health benefits or health insurance, excess costs can occur; thus, this study aimed to describe the direct medical costs among hospitalized patients with epilepsy from both social and patient perspectives. Moreover, the factors associated with costs were investigated.

Methods

This was a prevalence-based cost-of-illness study using data from the Thailand National Health Security Office database. Patients who were diagnosed with epilepsy (ICD-10 code G40) and admitted to the hospital in the fiscal year 2022 were included. Direct medical costs were reported

SUBMITTER: Phimha S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11927340 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature