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Cost Savings Analysis of Individualized Exercise Oncology Programs
Karen Y Wonders1,2, Rob Wise2, Danielle Ondreka2
11 Wright State University, Dayton, OH, USA.
Integrative Cancer Therapies
|April 3, 2019
Summary
An individualized exercise oncology program significantly reduced healthcare costs for cancer patients. This approach offers a vital strategy for managing the economic burden of cancer care.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Health Economics
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Cancer care costs are a significant burden for patients, payers, and providers.
- Drug costs have risen dramatically, increasing the financial strain.
- Innovative cost-reduction strategies are crucial in cancer management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct an economic evaluation of an individualized exercise oncology program.
- To assess the impact of early-stage exercise intervention on cancer care costs.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patient records by ASCEND Innovations.
- 12-week individualized exercise program including cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility components.
- Comparison of hospital measures: encounters, readmissions, total charges, ER visits, and length of stay (P < .05).
Main Results:
- Analysis included 1493 hospital encounters from 147 unique patients.
- Exercise oncology demonstrated a statistically significant positive effect on reducing overall patient costs.
- Reductions observed in cost per patient from pre- to post-intervention.
Conclusions:
- Individualized exercise oncology programs should be integrated into national cancer care standards.
- Implementing these programs can improve patient outcomes.
- Exercise oncology offers a viable method to alleviate the cost burden associated with cancer treatment.
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