Costs and Quality of Life After Cardiac Arrest
Author Information
Author(s): Graf Jürgen, Mühlhoff Cecile, Doig Gordon S, Reinartz Sebastian, Bode Kirsten, Dujardin Robert, Koch Karl-Christian, Roeb Elke, Janssens Uwe
Primary Institution: Philipps-University Marburg
Hypothesis
What are the costs and health status outcomes of ICU admission after cardiac arrest?
Conclusion
Patients who leave the hospital following cardiac arrest without severe neurological disabilities may expect a reasonable quality of life compared with age- and gender-matched controls.
Supporting Evidence
- 31% of patients were alive 5 years after hospital discharge.
- The mean health status index of 5-year survivors was 0.77.
- Costs per hospital discharge survivor were 49,952 €.
- Costs per life year gained were calculated as 10,107 €.
Takeaway
If someone has a cardiac arrest and survives, they can live a good life afterward, and the costs for their care are reasonable.
Methodology
The study assessed five-year survival, health-related quality of life, and costs associated with ICU admission for cardiac arrest patients.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the lack of socioeconomic data and the exclusion of patients with severe neurological deficits from quality of life assessments.
Limitations
The study did not consider the overall societal costs or the socioeconomic status of patients.
Participant Demographics
The study included 354 patients with a mean age of 66 years, predominantly male (71%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.70 to 0.85
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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