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Tasneem Lokhandwala1, Rahul Khanna, Donna West-Strum
1Department of Pharmacy Administration, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|March 16, 2011
Summary
Individuals with autism experienced a higher inpatient care burden in 2007, with increased hospitalizations and costs compared to the general population. This highlights a significant need for targeted healthcare resource allocation for autism inpatient care.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Research
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges in healthcare.
- Understanding the inpatient care burden is crucial for resource allocation and patient support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the inpatient care burden among individuals with autism.
- To identify demographic and hospital characteristics associated with higher hospitalization rates in this population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the 2007 Health Care Utilization Project Nationwide Inpatient Sample (HCUP-NIS).
- Analyzed approximately 26,000 hospitalizations among individuals with autism.
- Compared length of stay (LOS) and total charges between individuals with and without autism.
Main Results:
- The overall hospitalization rate for autism was 65.6 per 100,000 admissions.
- Higher rates were observed in individuals aged 10-20, males, higher income households, and those with private insurance.
- Hospitals in large urban areas, Northeast region, and with teaching status showed higher rates.
- Individuals with autism had significantly longer LOS (6.5 vs. 4.2 days) and higher total charges ($24,862 vs. $23,225).
Conclusions:
- Individuals with autism face a substantial inpatient care burden.
- Specific demographic and hospital factors are associated with increased hospitalizations.
- The findings underscore the need for improved healthcare management and resource planning for autism inpatient care.
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