Background
Methods
Study design
Distribution of investigation sites and inclusion criteria
Criteria for AD patients
Sample size
Cost classification
AD-associated costs | Subgroup costs |
---|---|
Direct medical cost | outpatient |
hospitalisation | |
out-of-pocket | |
Direct non-medical cost | transportation, accommodation, and meals |
nourishment | |
healthcare equipment | |
formal care | |
Indirect cost | informal care |
intangible cost |