The Health Economic Impact of Nephrotic Syndrome in the United States

ABSTRACT: Key Points Median annual direct costs (including medication, diet, emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and clinic visits) were $3464 (interquartile range [IQR] $844–$5865) for adult patients and $1687 (IQR $1035–$4763) for caregivers. The time spent planning/prepping meals was 183 h/yr (IQR 114–331) for adults and 173 h/yr (IQR 84–205) for caregivers. Providers can better understand the burden of living with nephrotic syndrome, consider barriers when treating patients, and develop supportive strategies. Visual Abstract

Background

Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a rare kidney syndrome with high morbidity. Although a common contributor to the burden of chronic kidney disease, the direct and indirect costs of NS to patients and family caregivers are unrecognized. The objective was t

SUBMITTER: Simon C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9255864 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature