Direct and indirect costs associated with nonoperative treatment for shoulder instability: an observational study in 132 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Shoulder instability is associated with decreased functioning. The associated costs could be substantial and interesting to clinicians, researchers, and policy makers. This prospective observational study aims to (1) estimate productivity losses and healthcare expenses following the nonoperative treatment of shoulder instability and (2) identify patient characteristics that influence societal costs.

Methods

One hundred and thirty-two patients completed a questionnaire regarding production losses and healthcare utilization following consecutive episodes of shoulder instability. Productivity losses were calculated using the friction cost approach. Healthcare utilization was evaluated using standard costs. analysis of variance test was used to assess which patient ch

SUBMITTER: van der Linde JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6620794 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature