Original Title: 뇌졸중 환자의 의료이용현황 및 의료이용 관련 요인분석

Authors' recommendations: The aim of this study was to analyze the status of medical care utilization of local stroke patients, including the use of each type of medical facility based on the diagnosis and follow-up timing and to identify factors associated with medical care utilization by using the patient survey data and the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA) claims data. For the mean length of hospital stay by the type of medical facilities and type of stroke, a significant difference was noted among advanced general hospitals, general hospitals, and hospitals; admission period was about 10 days shorter for cerebral infarction than for cerebral hemorrhage. As preliminary analysis to identify the mean length of hospitalization, the mean number of medical facility transfers was analyzed; about 63.7% of the patients left hospitals after a one-time admission, and 20.3% and 8.2% of the patients transferred twice and three times, respectively. Results from this study can be used as the grounds for policy decision-making in relevant public health areas such as the efficient use of medical resources for stroke patients.

Project Status: Completed

Year Published: 2012

URL for published report: https://www.neca.re.kr/lay1/program/S1T11C145/report/view.do?seq=105

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: South Korea

Organisation Name: National Evidence-based healthcare Collaborating Agency

Contact Address: National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency (NECA), 3~5F Health and Welfare Social Administration B/D, 400 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, Korea.

Contact Name: int@neca.re.kr

Contact Email: int@neca.re.kr

Copyright: National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency (NECA)