Economic burden of treatment of acute burn : Systematic Review

Piyush Giri

Economic burden of treatment of acute burn : Systematic Review

October 2024

Vol-10, Issue-5

Paper ID: 25223

ISSN: 2395-4396

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Research Area

Burn reconstruction

Keywords

- Burn care costs acute burn care hospitalization ICU skin grafting bioengineered skin substitutes pharmaceutical costs rehabilitation regional cost variations prevention strategies telemedicine healthcare economics burn injuries .

Abstract

Burn injuries impose a significant financial burden on healthcare systems globally, with acute burn care costs rising steadily over the past decade. This review explores the trends in the cost of acute burn care from 2008 to 2023, focusing on key cost drivers such as hospitalization, ICU care, surgical interventions, pharmaceuticals, and rehabilitation services. In high-income countries like the United States, advancements in medical technologies and the increased use of specialized care have contributed to rising expenses, with the cost of treating severe burns reaching $300,000 to $500,000 per patient by 2023. In contrast, burn care costs remain lower but often inadequate in low- and middle-income countries, where limited access to advanced treatments results in higher mortality rates. The review also highlights factors driving cost increases, including prolonged ICU stays, the introduction of bioengineered skin substitutes, rising pharmaceutical prices, and the growing emphasis on long-term rehabilitation. Strategies to mitigate these rising costs include prevention programs, telemedicine, early excision and grafting, and the use of multidisciplinary care teams. The review concludes by emphasizing the need for cost-efficient interventions and improved access to quality care in underserved regions.

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#	Name	Institute / Affiliation
1	Piyush Giri	Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences

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Giri, Piyush (2024). Economic burden of treatment of acute burn : Systematic Review. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 10(5), 2191-2200.

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Giri, Piyush. "Economic burden of treatment of acute burn : Systematic Review." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 10, no. 5, 2024, pp. 2191-2200.

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Piyush Giri, "Economic burden of treatment of acute burn : Systematic Review," International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 10, no. 5, pp. 2191-2200, 2024.

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Giri Piyush. Economic burden of treatment of acute burn : Systematic Review. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education. 2024;10(5):2191-2200.

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Giri, Piyush (2024) 'Economic burden of treatment of acute burn : Systematic Review', International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 10(5), pp. 2191-2200.

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Giri, Piyush. "Economic burden of treatment of acute burn : Systematic Review." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 10, no. 5 (2024): 2191-2200.

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Giri, Piyush. "Economic burden of treatment of acute burn : Systematic Review." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 10, no. 5 (2024): 2191-2200.