An assessment of direct and indirect costs of dementia in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To analyze costs associated with dementia based on a cross-sectional study in the Brazilian health system.

Methods

Direct and indirect costs were estimated by conducting comprehensive interviews on the use of resources in a sample of 156 patients with dementia treated at an outpatient memory clinic of a tertiary hospital. A regression model was used to determine the main determinants of costs associated with dementia.

Results

Global costs of dementia were US$1,012.35; US$1,683.18 and US$1,372.30 per patient/month for mild, moderate and severe stages, respectively. Indirect costs ranged from US$536.62 to US$545.17 according to severity. Dementia costs were influenced by medication, FAST score, and educational level of caregiver.

Discussion

The study r

SUBMITTER: Ferretti C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5832239 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature