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Quantifying the economic impact of caregiving for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in Spain

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  • David Flores

    (Universidad San Jorge, Campus Universitario de Villanueva de Gállego Zaragoza)

  • María P. Ribate

    (Universidad San Jorge, Campus Universitario de Villanueva de Gállego Zaragoza)

  • Marisol Montolio

    (Barcelona University)

  • Feliciano J. Ramos

    (Universidad de Zaragoza)

  • Manuel Gómez

    (Universidad San Jorge, Campus Universitario de Villanueva de Gállego Zaragoza)

  • Cristina B. García

    (Universidad San Jorge, Campus Universitario de Villanueva de Gállego Zaragoza)

Abstract

Aim To establish the potential economic burden in caregivers to patients with DMD and the potential causative factors. Method Caregivers to patients with DMD were recruited through the DMD patients Register and questioned about several economic aspects using “ad-hoc” questionnaires. Results All families, apart from one (97.2% n = 36), incurred in monthly medical costs (44% of the families more than 50 euros/month). 97.2% of the households considered looking after a patient of DMD as financially burdensome, and 80.5% of households declared to have suffered work changes, especially the mothers (job timetable-related mainly). The presence of obsessive–compulsive disorders (OCD) in patients was significantly associated with caregivers’ high financial burden as these were six times more likely to have this perception OR = 6468 IC 95% (1056–39,601), p = 0.043. Also, when patients had learning difficulties, caregivers had up to six times more chances to incur in monthly expenditure for formal care OR = 6089 IC 95% (1112–33,342), p = 0.037. Interpretation Caregivers have relevant financial burden that might be conditioned by the clinical condition of the patient. What this paper adds Quantitative data about financial burden in DMD Spanish families providing informal care. Identification of the patient’s main clinical issues associated with financial burden.

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  • David Flores & María P. Ribate & Marisol Montolio & Feliciano J. Ramos & Manuel Gómez & Cristina B. García, 2020. "Quantifying the economic impact of caregiving for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in Spain," The European Journal of Health Economics, Springer;Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gesundheitsökonomie (DGGÖ), vol. 21(7), pages 1015-1023, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:eujhec:v:21:y:2020:i:7:d:10.1007_s10198-020-01197-6
    DOI: 10.1007/s10198-020-01197-6
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    1. Lee, S. & Colditz, G. & Berkman, L. & Kawachi, I., 2003. "Caregiving to Children and Grandchildren and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Women," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 93(11), pages 1939-1944.
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    Keywords

    Duchenne muscular dystrophy; Caregiver burden; Economic impact; TREAT-NMD;
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    • I19 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Other

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