| Autor: |
Thompson, Alan, Kobelt, Gisela, Berg, Jenny, Capsa, Daniela, Eriksson, Jennifer, Miller, David |
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Multiple Sclerosis Journal; 2017 Supplement 2, Vol. 23, p204-216, 13p, 4 Charts, 7 Graphs |
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Introduction: 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. Objectives and methods: This study is part of a cross-sectional retrospective study in 16 countries collecting data on resource consumption and work capacity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and prevalent symptoms for patients with MS. Descriptive analyses are presented by level of disability, from the societal perspective, in EUR (2015). Results: A total of 779 patients (mean age = 57 years) participated; 72% were below retirement age and of these, 36% were employed. Employment was related to disease severity, and MS affected productivity at work for 84% of patients. Overall, 96% and 72% of the patients experienced fatigue and cognition as a problem. Mean utility and annual costs were 0.735 and 11,400GBP at Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) = 0–3, 0.534 and 22,700GBP at EDSS = 4–6.5, and 0.135 and 36,500GBP at EDSS = 7–9. The mean cost of a relapse was estimated at 790GBP. Conclusion: This study illustrates the burden of MS on UK patients and provides current data on MS that are important for development of health policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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