Health resource use and epidemiologic profile of herpes zoster outpatients aged 50 years or older: a modified Delphi consensus panel in Brazil.

ABSTRACT: Herpes Zoster (HZ) and its complications, such as Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN), are associated with significant burden in elderly. In Brazil, data on economic and epidemiologic HZ burden is still limited. We conducted a Delphi panel to assess healthcare resource use in HZ outpatients aged 50-years and older. Diagnosis and treatment resources, proportion of referral and hospitalization were estimated considering HZ, PHN, ophthalmic and neurologic zoster typical cases. A diverse group of 20 medical specialists was selected, and responded anonymously to an online questionnaire. Consensus was met if ≥ 75 % agreement was reached in the 1st round, and if not met, a 2nd round was held. Summary statistics are reported stratified by age-groups and healthcare system (public and private). Responses w

SUBMITTER: Bagattini AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12271774 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature