| Autor: |
Selmaj, Krzysztof, Kobelt, Gisela, Berg, Jenny, Orlewska, Ewa, Capsa, Daniela, Dalén, Johan |
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Multiple Sclerosis Journal; 2017 Supplement 2, Vol. 23, p130-142, 13p, 4 Charts, 7 Graphs |
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Background: In order to estimate the value of interventions in multiple sclerosis (MS) – where lifetime costs and outcomes cannot be observed – outcome data have to be combined with costs. This requires that cost data be regularly updated. Objective and methods: This study is part of a cross-sectional retrospective study in 16 European countries collecting current data on resource consumption, work capacity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and prevalent symptoms for patients with MS. Descriptive analyses are presented by level of severity, from the societal perspective, in 2015 Polish Zloty (PLN). Results: A total of 411 MS patients (mean age = 40 years) participated in Poland; 94% were below retirement age, and of these, 59% were employed. Employment was related to disability, and MS affected productivity for 85% of those working. Overall, 97% and 71% of patients experienced fatigue and cognition as important problems, respectively. Mean utility and total annual costs were 0.686 and 48,700 PLN at Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) 0–3, 0.521 and 59,200 PLN at EDSS 4–6.5 and 0.208 and 81,600 PLN at EDSS 7–9, respectively. The average cost of a relapse was 3,900 PLN. Conclusion: This study illustrates the burden of MS on Polish patients and provides current data that are important for developing health policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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