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Functional dyspepsia: the economic impact to patients
B E Lacy1, K T Weiser, A T Kennedy
1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA. brian.e.lacy@hitchcock.org
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
|June 4, 2013
Summary
Functional dyspepsia (FD) significantly impacts patients economically, leading to high healthcare utilization and substantial direct and indirect costs. This condition also impairs work productivity, highlighting its considerable economic burden.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Health Economics
- Public Health
Background:
- Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a prevalent condition with poorly understood economic consequences.
- Existing research offers limited insight into the financial burden of FD on patients and healthcare systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the healthcare utilization patterns of patients diagnosed with functional dyspepsia.
- To estimate the direct and indirect economic costs associated with functional dyspepsia for affected individuals.
Main Methods:
- Adult patients with dyspepsia were identified using ICD-9 codes.
- A validated questionnaire was administered to patients meeting Rome III criteria for FD to collect data on healthcare use and costs.
Main Results:
- The study included 355 FD patients, with 52% reporting moderate symptom severity.
- Patients incurred average annual direct costs of $699, including $582 for diagnostic testing.
- Productivity losses were observed, with patients reporting an average of 1.4 hours of work absence in the week prior to the survey.
Conclusions:
- Functional dyspepsia imposes significant direct and indirect financial costs on patients.
- Impaired work productivity is a notable consequence of dyspeptic symptoms, contributing to the overall economic burden of FD.
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