The cost of childhood atopic dermatitis in a multi-ethnic Asian population : a cost-of-illness study
Background: Childhood atopic dermatitis can often have a negative impact on quality of life for affected children and their caregivers. The condition contributes to increased healthcare costs and can pose heavy economic burdens on healthcare systems and societies. Objectives: The objective of this s...
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| author | Olsson, Maja Bajpai, Ram Wee, Lynette Wei Yi Yew, Yik Weng Koh, Mark Jean Aan Thng, Steven Car, Josip Järbrink, Krister |
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| author_facet | Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) Olsson, Maja Bajpai, Ram Wee, Lynette Wei Yi Yew, Yik Weng Koh, Mark Jean Aan Thng, Steven Car, Josip Järbrink, Krister |
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| description | Background: Childhood atopic dermatitis can often have a negative impact on quality of life for affected children and their caregivers. The condition contributes to increased healthcare costs and can pose heavy economic burdens on healthcare systems and societies. Objectives: The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive estimate of the economic burden of childhood atopic dermatitis in a Singaporean sample and to investigate associated factors. Methods: This cross-sectional cost-of-illness study applied a societal perspective. Data was collected between December 2016 and December 2017 in Singapore. Caregivers to children below 16 years of age with a physician-confirmed diagnosis of atopic dermatitis were recruited and sociodemographics, clinical characteristics, health service utilization data and time spent on caregiving were collected from all eligible participants. Results: This cross-sectional cost-of-illness study applied a societal perspective. Data was collected between December 2016 and December 2017 in Singapore. Caregivers to children below 16 years of age with a physician-confirmed diagnosis of atopic dermatitis were recruited and sociodemographics, clinical characteristics, health service utilization data and time spent on caregiving were collected from all eligible participants. Conclusions: Childhood atopic dermatitis imposes substantial costs with a large proportion arising from informal caregiving and out-of-pocket expenses. The costs related to atopic dermatitis are also strongly related to disease severity. This information is important for policy makers and other health planners when considering how to better support affected families. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1521782021-09-14T08:16:15Z The cost of childhood atopic dermatitis in a multi-ethnic Asian population : a cost-of-illness study Olsson, Maja Bajpai, Ram Wee, Lynette Wei Yi Yew, Yik Weng Koh, Mark Jean Aan Thng, Steven Car, Josip Järbrink, Krister Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) Centre for Population Health Sciences Science::Medicine Descriptive Epidemiology Children Background: Childhood atopic dermatitis can often have a negative impact on quality of life for affected children and their caregivers. The condition contributes to increased healthcare costs and can pose heavy economic burdens on healthcare systems and societies. Objectives: The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive estimate of the economic burden of childhood atopic dermatitis in a Singaporean sample and to investigate associated factors. Methods: This cross-sectional cost-of-illness study applied a societal perspective. Data was collected between December 2016 and December 2017 in Singapore. Caregivers to children below 16 years of age with a physician-confirmed diagnosis of atopic dermatitis were recruited and sociodemographics, clinical characteristics, health service utilization data and time spent on caregiving were collected from all eligible participants. Results: This cross-sectional cost-of-illness study applied a societal perspective. Data was collected between December 2016 and December 2017 in Singapore. Caregivers to children below 16 years of age with a physician-confirmed diagnosis of atopic dermatitis were recruited and sociodemographics, clinical characteristics, health service utilization data and time spent on caregiving were collected from all eligible participants. Conclusions: Childhood atopic dermatitis imposes substantial costs with a large proportion arising from informal caregiving and out-of-pocket expenses. The costs related to atopic dermatitis are also strongly related to disease severity. This information is important for policy makers and other health planners when considering how to better support affected families. Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Nanyang Technological University This research was supported through the Skin Research Grant by the Skin Research Institute of Singapore, a tripartite partnership between the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, the National Healthcare Group through its National Skin Centre and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. 2021-09-14T08:16:15Z 2021-09-14T08:16:15Z 2019 Journal Article Olsson, M., Bajpai, R., Wee, L. W. Y., Yew, Y. W., Koh, M. J. A., Thng, S., Car, J. & Järbrink, K. (2019). The cost of childhood atopic dermatitis in a multi-ethnic Asian population : a cost-of-illness study. British Journal of Dermatology, 182(5), 1245-1252. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bjd.18442 0007-0963 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/152178 10.1111/bjd.18442 31420964 2-s2.0-85074663327 5 182 1245 1252 en British Journal of Dermatology © 2019 British Association of Dermatologists. All rights reserved. |
| spellingShingle | Science::Medicine Descriptive Epidemiology Children Olsson, Maja Bajpai, Ram Wee, Lynette Wei Yi Yew, Yik Weng Koh, Mark Jean Aan Thng, Steven Car, Josip Järbrink, Krister The cost of childhood atopic dermatitis in a multi-ethnic Asian population : a cost-of-illness study |
| title | The cost of childhood atopic dermatitis in a multi-ethnic Asian population : a cost-of-illness study |
| title_full | The cost of childhood atopic dermatitis in a multi-ethnic Asian population : a cost-of-illness study |
| title_fullStr | The cost of childhood atopic dermatitis in a multi-ethnic Asian population : a cost-of-illness study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The cost of childhood atopic dermatitis in a multi-ethnic Asian population : a cost-of-illness study |
| title_short | The cost of childhood atopic dermatitis in a multi-ethnic Asian population : a cost-of-illness study |
| title_sort | cost of childhood atopic dermatitis in a multi ethnic asian population a cost of illness study |
| topic | Science::Medicine Descriptive Epidemiology Children |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/152178 |
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