Healthcare resource utilization and costs associated with generalized myasthenia gravis: a retrospective matched cohort study using the National Health Insurance Research Database in Taiwan
Journal
Frontiers in Neurology
Journal Volume
14
Start Page
1216595
ISSN
1664-2295
Date Issued
2023
Author(s)
Abstract
Background: We estimated healthcare resource utilization (HRU) and costs in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in Taiwan. Methods: This retrospective population-based, matched cohort study used the National Health Insurance Research Database to identify prevalent patients with gMG (cases) in 2019. In total, 2537 cases were matched (1:4) by age, sex, and urbanization level to 10148 randomly selected patients without gMG (comparators). A generalized linear regression model predicted the frequency of HRU and costs among service users. Costs attributable to gMG were obtained by subtracting all-cause HRU costs incurred by comparators from cases. Results: < 0.0001). Conclusion: gMG presents a substantial burden on HRU and healthcare costs in Taiwan. A high attrition rate from full-time employment suggests additional societal costs. Improved treatments are needed to alleviate the burden of disease on individuals, healthcare systems, and economies.
Subjects
Taiwan
cost
employment
healthcare resource utilization
myasthenia gravis
Type
journal article