PharmacoEconomics - open
Hospital Burden and Care Pathways of ANCA-Associated Vasculitis in Italy: A Focus on Clinical, Economic, and Geographic Dimensions
By Banks H, Fattore G, Jommi C and 3 others.
Abstract
Background
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides (AAVs) are rare autoimmune diseases characterized by heterogeneous clinical presentation and substantial morbidity. Evidence suggests high healthcare utilization and economic burden of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), particularly owing to hospitalization as well as geographic variation in the organization of specialized care. However, national-level analyses examining outcomes, resource use, and geographic differences in care pathways remain limited.
Objective
The study aimed to identify hospitalized patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) using administrative data, characterize their hospital burden and geographic care pathways in Italy, and investigate determinants of hospital costs and in-hospital mortality.