Burden, Treatment Patterns and Unmet Needs of Osteoarthritis in Dubai: a Retrospective Analysis of the Dubai Real-World Claims Database.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that impacts 3.3-3.6% of population globally with significant health and societal impact. The current study assessed the disease burden, treatment patterns, and healthcare resource utilisation (HCRU) and costs in patients with OA and subgroups of hip and/or knee OA, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Methodology

This retrospective longitudinal case-control study collected OA-related data from January 1, 2014 to May 31, 2020 from the Dubai Real-World Claims Database (DRWD). Adults aged at least 18 years old with OA diagnosis and at least two claims and continuous enrolment during the study period were included in the study. The patients with OA were 1:1 matched with individuals without OA. The patients with O

SUBMITTER: Al-Saleh JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8814126 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature