Observational study quantified costs of dengue and septic shock in adults, suggesting critical care financial support is needed.
Key Points
18.9% of dengue shock patients and 71.4% of septic shock patients faced catastrophic health expenditure, impacting their financial stability.
The total economic burden for dengue shock was 6.3 times the hospital bill, while septic shock was 6.7 times, highlighting the hidden costs of illness.
This study followed 127 adults through a prospective observational design to evaluate medical and non-medical costs associated with critical illness.
Finding means financial protection systems in Vietnam need expansion to assist patients facing high-cost critical care.