Journal of Clinical Research & Bioethics

Department of Pulmonary Medicine, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines

Publications

• Research Article   
  A Prospective Study on Direct Out-of-Pocket Expenses of Hospitalized Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in a Philippine Tertiary Care Center
  Author(s): Fernandez Lenora* and Ang Blake Warren
  
  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines and majority of the economic burden lies in hospitalizations during an exacerbation. Despite coverage of hospitalization cost with the national health insurance system (Phil-Health) for COPD exacerbations, patients often pay out-of-pocket. This study aimed to determine the demographic characteristics of COPD admissions at a Philippine tertiary care center, Philippine General Hospital, and assess mean cost of hospitalization, and identify predictors of prolonged hospitalization and cost >20,000 Philippine pesos (Php). A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted for 6 months by chart review. Patients were categorized as charity service patients, that is, with no charged professional fees and free medications and private service patients who pay for.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9627.23.14.458

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