Economic Burden of Drug Use in Patients with Acute Burns : Experience in a Developing Country
Joint Authors
Ogundipe, Kolawole Olubunmi
Adigun, Ismaila Abiona
Solagberu, Babatunde Akeeb
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-08-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background/Objective.
Burn injury is a devastating injury.
The economic drain on the patient's purse is equally devastating.
Few studies have examined the cost of managing burn patients particularly the drug component.
Methods.
The financial implication of drug use in the management of 69 consecutive patients admitted by the burn unit over a period of two years was retrospectively analysed.
Results.
Thirty-six (52.2%) patients were males and 33 (47.8%) females with a mean age of 17.9 years (SD=18.4).
The patients spent an average sum of $91.21 to procure drugs; 84.3% of the costs were for antibiotics, 11.1% for analgesics, and 4.6% for others.
Conclusion.
Significant amount of money is spent on the procurement of drugs.
Most of the money is spent on prescribed antibiotics.
Measures that reduce antibiotics use in burn management might relief patients of the huge economic burden associated with its use.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ogundipe, Kolawole Olubunmi& Adigun, Ismaila Abiona& Solagberu, Babatunde Akeeb. 2009. Economic Burden of Drug Use in Patients with Acute Burns : Experience in a Developing Country. Journal of Tropical Medicine،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ogundipe, Kolawole Olubunmi…[et al.]. Economic Burden of Drug Use in Patients with Acute Burns : Experience in a Developing Country. Journal of Tropical Medicine No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ogundipe, Kolawole Olubunmi& Adigun, Ismaila Abiona& Solagberu, Babatunde Akeeb. Economic Burden of Drug Use in Patients with Acute Burns : Experience in a Developing Country. Journal of Tropical Medicine. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494424
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-494424