The IMPACT Study: Impact of Time to Receipt of Prosthesis on Total Healthcare Costs 12 Months Post-amputation


Journal

American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Authors

Taavy A Miller, MSPO1,2, Rajib Paul1, PhD, Melinda Forthofer, PhD1, Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD2,3

  1. Department of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA
  2. Department of Clinical and Scientific Affairs, Hanger Clinic, Austin, TX, USA
  3. Department of Biomechanics, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE, USA

Objective

Assess the impact of a prosthesis and the timing of prosthesis receipt on total direct health care costs in the 12 months post-amputation period

Design

Data on patients with lower limb amputation (n=510) were obtained from a national commercial adjudicated claims (Watson) database for retrospective cohort analysis which includes all inpatient and outpatient claims.  

Patient Inclusion Criteria:

Patient Demographics:

Results

Conclusion


About Watson: The Watson database is a large US private sector health claims database containing de-identified records representing approximately 25% of all commercial claims aggregated into one database with patient-level enrollment history, medical, and pharmacy commercials claims nationwide.


Authors from Hanger Clinic


Shane Wurdeman, PhD, CP, FAAOP (D)

Director, Clinical Research, Hanger Clinic

Dr. Wurdeman has published numerous studies in peer-reviewed journals. In addition to his research work, he continues to manage a patient case load with Hanger Clinic.

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Taavy A. Miller, MSPO, CPO

After earning her MSPO and working as a CPO, Taavy transitioned into teaching O&P and then returned full time to earn her PhD in health services research. She has published several studies in peer-reviewed journals, presented abstracts at various conferences, and currently works as a research scientist conducting and leading research projects with a focus on patient outcomes. 


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