Economic burden of sports injury in China: result from a single center of medical quality and safety monitor system.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sports injuries are becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide as sports and physical activities gain popularity. These injuries impose a significant burden on individuals and society. However, a limited understanding of the cost analysis of sports injuries in Southeast China exists.

Objective

The objective is to explore the medical costs associated with sports injury surgery and related healthcare policies from a hospital perspective.

Methods

We conducted a prospective analysis of inpatient costs for sports injury surgeries at the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University from 2015 to 2022. The total expenditure was categorized into various components: general medical service, nursing service, imaging, rehabilitation, etc. These were analyzed based on t

SUBMITTER: Mok TN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12777419 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature