2015
DOI: 10.1590/1414-462x201500010011
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Fatores associados ao custo das internações hospitalares por doenças infecciosas em idosos em hospital de referência na cidade do Natal, Rio Grande do Norte

Abstract: Este estudo analisou os fatores associados ao custo direto das internações por doenças infecciosas em idosos. Realizou-se um estudo de caso dos custos de internações em idosos com 60 ou mais anos, internados em um hospital de referência no município de Natal, estado do Rio Grande do Norte, durante o período de janeiro de 2005 a dezembro de 2009. O modelo de Regressão Linear Múltipla (log-linear) foi aplicado para analisar os fatores associados aos custos de internação. Os resultados do modelo de regressão most… Show more

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“…It is also mentioned the immunological fragility observed in the elderly, which, in turn, increases the risk of complications and, consequently, increases the length of stay. 26 This data is strengthened by a survey 27 conducted in the city of Londrina, Paraná, which revealed that the elderly corresponded to 9.3% of the municipal population in 2000, accounting for 22.1% and 29%, respectively, of the total days of stay and hospital costs, values higher than those found in the population under 15 years. These results are emphasized by the high economic burden that the elderly demand in tertiary care.…”
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“…It is also mentioned the immunological fragility observed in the elderly, which, in turn, increases the risk of complications and, consequently, increases the length of stay. 26 This data is strengthened by a survey 27 conducted in the city of Londrina, Paraná, which revealed that the elderly corresponded to 9.3% of the municipal population in 2000, accounting for 22.1% and 29%, respectively, of the total days of stay and hospital costs, values higher than those found in the population under 15 years. These results are emphasized by the high economic burden that the elderly demand in tertiary care.…”
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confidence: 96%
“…This is explained by the greater consumption of material, human and financial resources. 26 Nevertheless, this phenomenon can be observed in all countries, regardless of their economic development, since the elderly need the assistance of specialists and higher technological resources of high complexity. It is also mentioned the immunological fragility observed in the elderly, which, in turn, increases the risk of complications and, consequently, increases the length of stay.…”
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“…Entretanto, devido ao Brasil ser um país heterogêneo, de grande extensão territorial e, ainda, apresentar características socioeconômicas, demográficas e culturais distintas (CAMPELO; GONCALVES; DONADI, 2005), as DIPs ainda fazem parte do cotidiano das famílias brasileiras, sendo um dos grandes problemas de saúde pública (PIUVEZAM et al, 2015).…”
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“…Finally, costs are considered as the values of all resources employed in health actions and services. 18…”
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