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Economic costs associated with an MS relapse
O'Connell, K. Kelly, S.B. Fogarty, E. Duggan, M. Buckley, L. Hutchinson, M. McGuigan, C. Tubridy, N.
O'Connell, K.
Kelly, S.B.
Fogarty, E.
Duggan, M.
Buckley, L.
Hutchinson, M.
McGuigan, C.
Tubridy, N.
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2014-09
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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
ECONOMIC FACTOR
ECONOMIC FACTOR
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This was an prospective audit composed of medical chart review and patient questionnaire. Relapses were stratified into 3 groups: low, moderate and high intensity. Age, gender, MS subtype, disease duration, expanded disability status scale (EDSS) score, disease modifying therapy (DMT) use and employment status were recorded. Direct costs included GP visits, investigations, clinic visit, consultations with medical staff, medication and admission costs. Indirect costs assessed loss of earnings, partner's loss of earnings, childcare, meals and travel costs.
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en
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22110348
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10.1016/j.msard.2014.09.002