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- Title
New insights into the burden and costs of multiple sclerosis in Europe: Results for France.
- Authors
Lebrun-Frenay, Christine; Kobelt, Gisela; Berg, Jenny; Capsa, Daniela; Gannedahl, Mia
- Abstract
Introduction: To estimate the value of interventions in multiple sclerosis (MS) – where lifetime costs and outcomes cannot be observed – outcome data have to be combined with costs. This requires that cost data be regularly updated. Objectives and methods: This study is part of a cross-sectional retrospective study in 16 countries collecting data on resource consumption and work capacity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and prevalent symptoms for patients with MS. Descriptive analyses are presented by level of severity, in the societal perspective, in EUR 2015. Results: A total of 491 patients (mean age 47 years) participated; 82% were below retirement age, and of these 56% were employed. Employment was related to disease severity, and MS affected productivity at work for 90% of patients. Overall, 95% and 67% of patients experienced fatigue and cognition as a problem, respectively. The mean utility and annual costs were 0.735 and €22,600 at Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) 0–3, 0.500 and €38,100 at EDSS 4–6.5, and 0.337 and €48,100 at EDSS 7–9, respectively. The average cost of a relapse was estimated at €2300. Conclusion: This study provides current data on MS in France that are important for developments of health policies and to estimate the value of current and future treatments.
- Subjects
FRANCE; MULTIPLE sclerosis research; WORK capacity evaluation; QUALITY of life; MULTIPLE sclerosis; FATIGUE (Physiology); COGNITION disorders; HEALTH policy; PATIENTS
- Publication
Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 2017, Vol 23, p65
- ISSN
1352-4585
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1352458517708125