The inpatient burden of psoriasis in the United States - 21/06/16
Abstract |
Background |
Although psoriasis has been linked to increased inpatient cardiovascular mortality, little is known about hospitalization for psoriasis and its inpatient burden in the United States in terms of frequency and cost.
Objective |
We sought to determine risk factors for hospitalization for psoriasis and quantify cost of care, length of stay, and in-hospital mortality.
Methods |
We conducted a cross-sectional study of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample from 2002 to 2012, containing a representative 20% sample of all US hospitalizations.
Results |
Hospitalization for psoriasis was associated with nonwhite race (Asian odds ratio [OR] 2.08, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.55-2.78; black OR 1.65, 95% CI 1.43-1.89; and multiracial/other OR 1.54, 95% CI 1.13-2.11) and insurance status (Medicare OR 1.33, 95% CI 1.26-1.40; Medicaid OR 1.32, 95% CI 1.25-1.40; and uninsured OR 1.94, 95% CI 1.64-2.30). Mean cost of care was lower for a primary diagnosis of psoriasis in comparison with patients without psoriasis ($7433 ± $254 vs $9956 ± $76; P = .002). Length of stay was significantly prolonged for patients with a primary diagnosis of psoriasis compared with no psoriasis (5.4 ± 0.2 vs 4.6 ± 0.02 days; P < .0001). Mean adjusted in-hospital mortality was 0.4% and 1.8% for a primary or no diagnosis of psoriasis, respectively.
Limitations |
We were unable to look at medication usage and its impact on hospitalization. Information regarding the severity of psoriasis and how this may have affected in-hospital procedures was not available.
Conclusion |
There are racial and health care disparities in hospitalization for psoriasis, stressing the need for improved access to dermatologic care for all patients.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : burden, cost of care, hospitalization, inpatient, length of stay, mortality, psoriasis, racial disparities
Abbreviations used : CI, DRG, HCUP, ICD-9-CM, LOS, NIS, OR
Plan
This publication was made possible with support from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, grant number K12HS023011, the Dermatology Foundation. The sponsor had no role in the design and conduct of the study; collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of data; preparation, review, or approval of the manuscript; or decision to submit the manuscript for publication. |
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Conflicts of interest: None declared. |
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