Autor: |
Chenhan Sun, Yusheng Jia, Hainan Li, Xuanqi Qiao, Mi Tang, Meiyan Geng, Eddie Jones, James Pike, Mia Unsworth, Min Hu |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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Zdroj: |
Scientific Reports, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2024) |
Druh dokumentu: |
article |
ISSN: |
2045-2322 |
DOI: |
10.1038/s41598-024-64713-1 |
Popis: |
Abstract Multiple sclerosis (MS) is uncommon in China and the standard of care is underdeveloped, with limited utilization of disease-modifying treatment (DMT). An understanding of real-world disease burden (including direct medical, non-medical, and indirect costs, such as loss of productivity), is currently lacking in this population. To investigate the overall burden of managing patients with MS in China, a cross-sectional survey of physicians and their consulting patients with MS was conducted in 2021. Physicians provided information on healthcare resource utilization (HCRU; consultations, hospitalizations, tests, medication) and associated costs. Patients provided data on changes in their life, productivity, and impairment of daily activities due to MS. Results were stratified by disease severity using generalized linear models, with a p value |
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