Table 3.
Comparison of cost.
| D-group (40) | F-group (31) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
| Primary cost ($) | 3499.71 ± 1275.52 | 8132.27 ± 2007.05 | < 0.001 |
| Hospital stay | 1553.04 ± 1061.53 | 2057.23 ± 923.24 | 0.039 |
| Length of stay (day) | 4.93 ± 1.79 | 5.55 ± 0.96 | 0.084 |
| Radiologic exam | 517.36 ± 366.58 | 638.64 ± 506 | 0.246 |
| Anesthesia | 294.68 ± 72.6 | 513.22 ± 197.13 | < 0.001 |
| Operation | 759.7 ± 165.07 | 1495.34 ± 282.16 | < 0.001 |
| Surgical equipment | 374.93 ± 118.65 | 3427.84 ± 833.6 | < 0.001 |
| Secondary cost ($) | 650.88 ± 1909.88 | 668.64 ± 291.92 | 0.959 |
| Regular visit | 274.67 ± 92.93 | 448.03 ± 204.51 | < 0.001 |
| Unplanned visit | 99.37 ± 274.69 | 220.62 ± 245.25 | 0.057 |
| No. of unplanned visits | 0.88 ± 1.59 | 2 ± 1.63 | 0.005 |
| Readmission | 276.84 ± 1750.91 | 0 ± 0 | 0.383 |
| Total costs ($) | 4150.59 ± 2399.11 | 8800.91 ± 2042.63 | < 0.001 |
SD standard deviation.
Boldface type indicates statistical significance.