Journal article
Resource utilization and cost of influenza requiring hospitalization in Canadian adults: A study from the serious outcomes surveillance network of the Canadian Immunization Research Network
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Consideration of cost determinants is crucial to inform delivery of public vaccination programs.
OBJECTIVES: To estimate the average total cost of laboratory-confirmed influenza requiring hospitalization in Canadians prior to, during, and 30 days following discharge. To analyze effects of patient/disease characteristics, treatment, and regional differences in costs.
Authors
Ng C; Ye L; Noorduyn SG; Hux M; Thommes E; Goeree R; Ambrose A; Andrew MK; Hatchette T; Boivin G
Journal
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 232–240
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
March 2018
DOI
10.1111/irv.12521
ISSN
1750-2640