Healthcare performance for patients with heart failure in Iran: addressing the tip of the iceberg.
Healthcare Quality
Healthcare costs
Healthcare utilization
Heart failure
Iran
Journal
BMC health services research
ISSN: 1472-6963
Titre abrégé: BMC Health Serv Res
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101088677
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
30 Oct 2024
30 Oct 2024
Historique:
received:
26
06
2024
accepted:
03
10
2024
medline:
31
10
2024
pubmed:
31
10
2024
entrez:
31
10
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Chronic diseases, such as heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), remain significant factors in the healthcare burden in Iran. Healthcare systems must have comprehensive data on the current usage, costs, and quality of care to tackle these challenges and formulate strategic plans effectively. The study included 209 patients with a mean age of 58 years (SD = 16.5) who met the inclusion criteria of having an ejection fraction of less than 40% and a confirmed diagnosis of HFrEF. This study used nationally representative data to assess the healthcare usage, costs, and quality of HFrEF management in Iran. The most used services were medication dispensing (76%) and outpatient visits (53%), while rehabilitation (3%) and homecare (2%) were used less frequently. The annual per-patient direct medical cost was $1,464, with $308 (21%) paid out-of-pocket (OOP). Hospitalization accounted for most of the total cost (68%), and pharmacy expenses comprised the largest portion of OOP payments (46%). Echocardiography was performed for 91.1% of patients upon admission. Only 71.6% of patients had arrangements for a cardiology visit within seven days following hospital discharge. Additionally, only 67.5% of patients received prescriptions for angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, and 85% were prescribed beta-blockers. Patients with heart failure in Iran face challenges in accessing adequate cardiac care, including a lack of care continuity and advanced cardiac services. The study provided an essential benchmark for future healthcare reform.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Chronic diseases, such as heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), remain significant factors in the healthcare burden in Iran. Healthcare systems must have comprehensive data on the current usage, costs, and quality of care to tackle these challenges and formulate strategic plans effectively.
METHODS
METHODS
The study included 209 patients with a mean age of 58 years (SD = 16.5) who met the inclusion criteria of having an ejection fraction of less than 40% and a confirmed diagnosis of HFrEF. This study used nationally representative data to assess the healthcare usage, costs, and quality of HFrEF management in Iran.
RESULTS
RESULTS
The most used services were medication dispensing (76%) and outpatient visits (53%), while rehabilitation (3%) and homecare (2%) were used less frequently. The annual per-patient direct medical cost was $1,464, with $308 (21%) paid out-of-pocket (OOP). Hospitalization accounted for most of the total cost (68%), and pharmacy expenses comprised the largest portion of OOP payments (46%). Echocardiography was performed for 91.1% of patients upon admission. Only 71.6% of patients had arrangements for a cardiology visit within seven days following hospital discharge. Additionally, only 67.5% of patients received prescriptions for angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, and 85% were prescribed beta-blockers.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Patients with heart failure in Iran face challenges in accessing adequate cardiac care, including a lack of care continuity and advanced cardiac services. The study provided an essential benchmark for future healthcare reform.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39478583
doi: 10.1186/s12913-024-11699-1
pii: 10.1186/s12913-024-11699-1
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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1317Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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