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Resource Use and Costs Associated to the Initial Phase of Treatment for Patients With Colorectal Cancer Receiving Post-Surgery Chemotherapy: A Cost Analysis From a Healthcare Perspective



Nejati M1 ; Razavi M2 ; Harirchi I1 ; Zanganeh M3 ; Salari G4 ; Tabatabaee SM3
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Source: Iranian Journal of Public Health Published:2021

Abstract

Background: To estimate the resource use and costs associated to the initial phase of treatment for colorectal cancer in Iran. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using routinely collected data within Electronic Health Records System (SEPAS), a national database representing public hospitals in Iran between March 20, 2016 and March 19, 2017. Primary end points included healthcare resource use, direct medical and non-medical costs of care in the 12-month study period. Results: The study population included 657 patients with colorectal cancer who underwent surgery and the fol-low-up chemotherapy. We estimated a total direct cost of $21,407 per patient. The results indicated that direct medical costs were primarily driven by inpatient hospital care, followed by surgery, chemotherapy, and diagnostic services. Conclusion: The initial 12-month of treatment for colorectal cancer, including surgery and the follow-up chem-otherapy, is resource intensive. The total direct costs associated to the disease are remarkable, with Inpatient hospital services being the main contributor followed by surgery and chemotherapy. © 2021 Nejati et al.
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