Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 22, 2025

Bronchial Thermoplasty: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Severe Asthma
14:39

Bronchial Thermoplasty: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Severe Asthma

Published on: November 4, 2010

32.3K

Cost of hospitalization for bronchiectasis exacerbation in children

Vikas Goyal1,2,3, Steven M McPhail4,5, Frank Hurley6

  • 1Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

Respirology (Carlton, Vic.)
|May 3, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Hospitalizations for pediatric bronchiectasis exacerbations are costly, averaging over AUD 30,000 per episode. Shorter hospital stays and fewer affected lung lobes can reduce these significant healthcare costs.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Health Economics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Paediatric bronchiectasis is increasingly recognized globally.
  • Limited data exists on hospitalization costs for pediatric bronchiectasis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify health service costs of hospitalizations for pediatric bronchiectasis exacerbations.
  • To determine factors associated with these hospitalization costs in children.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective data collection on 100 hospitalizations in 80 children (<18 years) at a Queensland paediatric hospital.
  • Analysis of demographic data, hospital resource use, and direct health service costs (2016 AUD).
  • Linear regression with bootstrap resampling to identify cost-associated factors.

Main Results:

  • The mean direct health service cost was AUD 30,182 per hospitalization (12.30 days length of stay).
  • Health professional wages constituted 70% of the cost per episode.
  • Longer length of stay, younger age, and more affected lung lobes increased costs; Home and Community Care services reduced costs.

Conclusions:

  • Hospitalizations for pediatric bronchiectasis exacerbations represent a substantial healthcare cost burden.
  • Interventions preventing exacerbations and reducing disease severity can lead to significant cost savings.
Abstract

Keywords:
bronchiectasiscostshospital in the homehospitalizationpaediatric

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Therapeutic Efficacy of Moving Cupping Along Meridians for Acute Exacerbation of COPD04:03

Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Therapeutic Efficacy of Moving Cupping Along Meridians for Acute Exacerbation of COPD

Published on: September 27, 2024

1.2K
Methodology for Sputum Induction and Laboratory Processing13:28

Methodology for Sputum Induction and Laboratory Processing

Published on: December 17, 2017

28.4K

Related Concept Videos

Pulmonary Cycle: Exhalation01:17

Pulmonary Cycle: Exhalation

In terms of human respiration, the act of expelling air, known as exhalation (or expiration), operates on the principle of pressure gradients. During expiration, the pressure within the lungs exceeds that of the surrounding atmosphere. Under normal conditions, quiet breathing involves passive exhalation and is free of muscular contractions. This is because the exhalation process is driven by the natural elastic recoil of the lungs and chest wall, both of which have an inherent tendency to...
2.8K
COPD: Management Using Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids01:26

COPD: Management Using Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids

Chronic obstructive pulmonary isease (COPD) involves a group of progressive lung disorders characterized by persistent airflow limitation and chronic respiratory symptoms. Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS), encompassing features of both asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a group of progressive lung disorders that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and refractory (non-reversible) asthma. ACOS leads to complex clinical presentations that combine the inflammatory...
641
Pneumonia IV: Management01:28

Pneumonia IV: Management

The treatment of pneumonia varies based on its severity and the causative pathogen. Here is a structured approach to managing pneumonia, integrating pharmaceutical and supportive care strategies.
Bacterial Pneumonia Treatment
For bacterial pneumonia, antibiotics serve as the cornerstone of therapy. Initial treatment often begins with empirical antibiotics, tailored to the anticipated causative organism and adjusted based on culture results. Key antibiotic choices include:
665
Pneumothorax-II01:27

Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
Clinical Manifestations:
742
Chest Physiotherapy01:24

Chest Physiotherapy

Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) is a therapeutic technique used in respiratory care to improve ventilation, clear bronchial secretions, and enhance the efficiency of respiratory muscles. This therapy includes three primary procedures: postural drainage, percussion, and vibration. It can be performed on spontaneously breathing patients and those who are intubated and mechanically ventilated.
Purpose
CPT is primarily used for patients with excessive bronchial secretions who have difficulty clearing...
1.3K
Asthma-III: Symptoms and Complications01:24

Asthma-III: Symptoms and Complications

Asthma, a common chronic respiratory condition, is classified considering the frequency and severity of symptoms alongside lung function impairment. Understanding this classification is essential for appropriate treatment and management. Here's a detailed look at the classification of asthma and its clinical features and complications:
Classification of Asthma
3.2K