Economic Cost for Transfemoral and Transtibial Amputee Patients in Singapore Requiring Outpatient Prosthetic Care and Rehabilitation: A Retrospective Study One Year Post-Amputation
Applied/Translational Research
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2016
Evaluate the direct economic cost of outpatient prosthetic care and rehabilitation for amputee patients in Singapore. Expanding funding models is essential to ensure financial accessibility for amputee rehabilitation and mobility restoration.
Year Submitted: 2016
Published Date: 31 December 2016
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Quantitative Research
About this Content
Aims
Evaluate the direct economic cost of outpatient prosthetic care and rehabilitation for amputee patients in Singapore.
Background
Amputations due to diabetes and other complications impose significant economic burdens on individuals and society.
Methods
Retrospective study analyzing outpatient costs for 31 patients with transfemoral or transtibial amputations over one year post-operation.
Results
Average total outpatient cost was SGD 4,306.70, including SGD 2,737 out-of-pocket expenses; 48% of patients required financial assistance.
Conclusion
Expanding funding models is essential to ensure financial accessibility for amputee rehabilitation and mobility restoration.
Lessons Learnt
Financial subsidies like MediSave, Pioneer Generation funds, and chronic disease support are crucial but insufficient for prosthetic care.
Additional Information
Presented at NHG Allied Health Research Forum
Keywords
Cost Analysis, Prosthetic Care, Economic Burden, Rehabilitation, Diabetes Management
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Prosthesis ＆ Orthotics, Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Michelle Lai, Khalid Anuar |
Project Member(s) |
Connect with this contributor!
Michelle Lai - michelle_se_lai@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
24_TTSH_AHSP_Economic_Cost_for_Transfemoral_and_Transtibial_Amputee_Patients_in_SG_combine.pdf