Table 3.
Patterns of healthcare utilization and expenditure of children and young people with life-limiting conditions by diagnostic group, 2015.
| Variables | Total, mean ± SD | Cancer, mean ± SD | Non-cancer, mean ± SD | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, n (%) | 133,177 (100.0) | 34,943 (26.2) | 98,234 (73.8) | |
| Total expenditure | 3,372 ± 14,933 | 4,321 ± 14,234 | 3,034 ± 15,160 | <0.001 |
| Inpatient service | ||||
| Length of stay (days) | 27.2 ± 51.5 | 30.7 ± 51.0 | 25.7 ± 51.7 | <0.001 |
| Inpatient expenditure | 2,373 ± 10,647 | 3,362 ± 13,304 | 2,021 ± 9,499 | <0.001 |
| Outpatient service | ||||
| Per capita OPD visits | 10.9 ± 25.9 | 9.5 ± 19.0 | 11.4 ± 28.1 | <0.001 |
| Outpatient expenditure | 985 ± 10,077 | 946 ± 2,522 | 999 ± 11,637 | 0.183 |
| Emergency service | ||||
| Per capita ED visits | 1.2 ± 1.9 | 1.6 ± 1.9 | 1.2 ± 1.9 | <0.001 |
| Emergency expenditure | 14 ± 182 | 13 ± 80 | 15 ± 206 | 0.004 |
SD: standard deviation; OPD: outpatient department; ED: emergency department
All expenditure values are in 2019 US dollar: 1 USD = 1,121.10 KRW.