Varothorn Charoensuk.. Cost-effectiveness analysis of rehabilitation service for stroke patients in Pranangklao Hospital fiscal year 2011-2012. Master's Degree(Hospital Administration). Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center. : Mahidol University, 2014.
Cost-effectiveness analysis of rehabilitation service for stroke patients in Pranangklao Hospital fiscal year 2011-2012
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to analyze the cost-effectiveness of Rehabilitation Services for ischemic stroke patients at the Stroke Corner of Pranangklao hospital under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) during the fiscal year 2011-2012. This research was aimed to study the perspectives of both the provider and the patients regarding cost. The effectiveness was measured by Barthel index assessment (disabled level) of stroke patient. All subjects were recruited to the study from 1 June 2011 to 30 November 2011, and follow ups were performed 6 month after discharge, up until 31 May 2012. Fifty ischemic stroke patients were recruited to participate in this study, 25 patients were assigned equally to a Home-based rehabilitation group and Outpatient rehabilitation group. The results of the study showed that OPD rehabilitation group was more costeffectiveness than HB group. The CEA of OPD group was 51,286.72 Baht with a lower disability level, whereas CEA of HB group was 66,936.01 Baht with a lower disability level. Even though, the average Barthel index score at initial assessment of OPD group showed a higher disability. This study provides positive evidence that the higher cost resulted from a greater number of patients involved in rehabilitation was essential in lowering disability levels and should be considered worthwhile regarding patient care cost for the hospital and for patients. The Stroke Corner procedures followed by Outpatient rehabilitation offers the best results in terms of effectiveness at an additional cost to both the hospital and patients.