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Costs for Patients Whose Foot Ulcers Remain Unhealed Used in the Economic Model
| Variable | Mean Healed Ulcer Cost per Year, $ | Mean Cost Ratio (SD) | Mean Unhealed Ulcer Cost per Year, $ | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First year | 20,729.23 | 2.67 (0.68) | 55,347a | Ramsey et al63 |
| Second year | 87,989.60 | 1.56 (0.45) | 32,338 | Ramsey et al63 |
| Annual cost, unhealed state | 43,842 |
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation.
Sample calculation: $20,729.23 × 2.67 = $55,347.
