Impact of Acquired Brain Damage on Health and Economy
Author Information
Author(s): Mar Javier, Arrospide Arantzazu, Begiristain José María, Larrañaga Isabel, Elosegui Elena, Oliva-Moreno Juan
Primary Institution: Clinical Management Service, Alto Deba Hospital, Mondragon, Spain
Hypothesis
What is the incidence and economic burden of acquired brain damage in the Basque Country and Navarre?
Conclusion
Acquired brain damage has a significant impact on health, economy, and quality of life, affecting 0.7% of the population.
Supporting Evidence
- The incidence of acquired brain damage due to stroke was 61.8 cases per 100,000 people per year.
- The total economic burden of acquired brain damage was estimated at 382.14 million euros per year.
- The average cost per individual with acquired brain damage was 21,040 euros per year.
Takeaway
This study shows that many people suffer from brain damage, which makes it hard for them to live normally and costs a lot of money to take care of them.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey and a discrete event simulation model were used to estimate incidence, prevalence, costs, and quality of life.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported quality of life measures and reliance on hospital admission data.
Limitations
The study may not capture all cases of acquired brain damage due to reliance on hospital records and self-reported data.
Participant Demographics
Participants included patients diagnosed with stroke and traumatic brain injury from the Basque Country and Navarre.
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