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Incontinence aids in Sweden: users and costs.

E Samuelsson1, L Månsson, I Milsom

  • 1Krokoms Health Centre and the Research & Development Unit, The County Council of Jamtland, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Family Medicine, Umeå University, Sweden.

BJU International
|February 20, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Free incontinence aids are used by more men than women, with usage increasing significantly after age 75. The national cost is substantial, representing a notable portion of healthcare expenditure.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Economics

Background:

  • Urinary incontinence affects a significant portion of the population, necessitating the use of aids.
  • The provision of free incontinence aids is a public health service in Sweden.
  • Understanding usage patterns and costs is crucial for resource allocation and healthcare planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the age- and sex-specific utilization of free incontinence aids in Sweden.
  • To determine the associated costs of these distributed aids.
  • To provide data for national healthcare policy and economic evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based study in Jämtland county, Sweden, analyzing data from a central database.
  • Inclusion of individuals living at home and in special accommodation.

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  • Extrapolation of county-level data to estimate national usage and costs.

    • Main Results:

    • 6.4% of women and 2.4% of men utilized free incontinence aids, with a sharp increase in usage from age 75.
    • National estimates suggest 274,000 women and 93,000 men use these products.
    • The total estimated national cost was approximately 925 million Swedish krona, with individuals over 80 accounting for over half the costs.

    Conclusions:

    • Free incontinence aids represent a significant cost within the Swedish healthcare system.
    • These costs constitute 0.5% of total healthcare expenditure and 0.05% of the gross national product.
    • Despite higher user numbers among women, men incurred higher average annual costs for incontinence aids.