Catastrophic expenditure and treatment attrition in patients seeking comprehensive colorectal cancer treatment in India: A prospective multicentre study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although colorectal cancer is increasing in India, the cost of comprehensive treatment and its consequences for patients and households are unknown. This study aimed to describe catastrophic expenditure and treatment attrition in patients with a treatment plan for colorectal cancer.

Methods

A prospective, multicentre, cohort study was conducted in five tertiary hospitals in India from December 2020 to March 2022. Consecutive patients with a new treatment plan for colorectal cancer were followed-up for six months. The total cost of treatment was reported, including out-of-pocket payments (OOPP, paid by patients at the time-of-service use) and covered by third parties (insurance, public funds). The primary outcome was catastrophic expenditure, defined as OOPPs great

SUBMITTER: CROCODILE study group 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9664978 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature