Retrospective analysis of value-driven outcomes of diabetic foot ulcer in a tertiary hospital in Singapore.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study analysed the clinical outcomes and healthcare costs associated with diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) within a tertiary healthcare centre in Singapore.

Design

This is a retrospective, single-centre study. Patient data were extracted from the hospital's electronic health system, including demographic, clinical and hospitalisation information. Hospitalisation costs were categorised into DFU-related and other hospitalisation costs. A one-way sensitivity analysis was performed to estimate the total healthcare costs associated with DFU.

Setting

Tertiary centre within a population suffering from a diabetic epidemic.

Participants

All patients aged 18 years or older who received DFU treatment between January 2019 and December 2023 at the Singapore General

SUBMITTER: Chia ACK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12481293 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature