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[Cost estimation of an intensive care unit]
N M Geyer1, J P Swanevelder, P W de Wit
1Departemente Verpleegkunde en Bedryfsekonomie, Universiteit van Pretoria.
South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
|November 16, 1991
Summary
The daily cost of surgical intensive care units is high, averaging R1 298 per patient. This reflects the significant financial impact of advanced medical technology on healthcare services.
Area of Science:
- Health Economics
- Medical Technology Assessment
- Critical Care Medicine
Context:
- Healthcare costs are rising globally, driven by technological advancements.
- Intensive care units (ICUs) represent a substantial portion of hospital expenditures.
- Surgical ICUs, in particular, utilize significant resources.
Purpose:
- To determine the average daily cost of patient care in a surgical intensive care unit.
- To quantify the resource utilization within a surgical ICU setting.
- To provide data for economic analysis of critical care services.
Summary:
- A 3-month survey of a surgical intensive care unit (SICU) tracked all human and material resources.
- The average cost of care per patient per day was calculated to be R1 298.
- This figure highlights the substantial daily financial burden associated with SICU operations.
Impact:
- Provides crucial data for hospital administrators and policymakers regarding ICU cost management.
- Informs future economic evaluations of critical care interventions and technologies.
- Contributes to understanding the financial implications of advanced medical technology in healthcare settings.