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[Cost-estimates for stroke].

Hild Fjaertoft1, Bent Indredavik

  • 1Avdeling for hjerneslag, Medisinsk klinikk, Institutt for nevromedisin, St. Olavs Hospital, 7006 Trondheim. hild.fjaertoft@stolav.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|March 17, 2007
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Stroke incurs significant costs, with an average lifetime expense of NOK 600,000 per patient. Effective stroke care strategies, including early supported discharge, can reduce these economic burdens.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Health Economics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Stroke affects 15,000 individuals annually in Norway, posing substantial health and economic challenges.
  • Understanding the financial impact of stroke is crucial for resource allocation and patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the economic implications associated with stroke.
  • To analyze the cost-effectiveness of various stroke management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of Medline and Cochrane databases.
  • Analysis of stroke patient data from St. Olavs Hospital.
  • Cost assessment in Norwegian Kroner (NOK).

Main Results:

  • Average first-year stroke cost: 150,000–170,000 NOK.

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  • Estimated average lifetime cost per stroke patient: 600,000 NOK.
  • Total annual public cost for stroke: approximately 7–8 billion NOK.

    • Conclusions:

    • Stroke represents a significant economic burden on public health systems.
    • Implementing effective care models, such as acute stroke units and early supported discharge, can mitigate costs and improve patient outcomes.
    • Economic analysis of treatment and care plans is vital for optimizing resource utilization in stroke patient management.