Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant concern in healthcare, impacting both patient well-being and healthcare expenditures. This study examines the specific effects of SSIs on patient outcomes and healthcare costs in the context of Indian healthcare facilities, utilizing a sample size of 100 patients. Data was collected from Indian hospitals, comparing two groups patients with SSIs and those without. The study assessed parameters including hospital stay duration, readmission rates, surgical complications, antibiotic usage, quality of life, mortality and associated healthcare costs. Patients with SSIs in Indian hospitals had an extended hospital stay, averaging 15 days compared to 7 days for those without SSIs. This translated to an additional cost of ₹ 40,000 per patient. Furthermore, SSIs led to a 25% higher readmission rate within 30 days, incurring an extra ₹ 10,000 per readmission. Surgical complications were 35% more prevalent in patients with SSIs, contributing an average cost of ₹ 15,000 per complication. Increased antibiotic usage added ₹ 5,000 per patient. Patients with SSIs reported a 20-point reduction in their quality of life score (0-100). The mortality rate among those with SSIs was 7%, resulting in the loss of 7 lives in the sample. In total, patients with SSIs incurred an additional healthcare cost of ₹ 60,000 per patient and the financial burden on these patients included ₹ 7,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. This study highlights the substantial impact of SSIs on patient outcomes and healthcare costs in the Indian healthcare setting. Efforts to prevent SSIs through effective infection control measures and improved surgical practices are crucial not only for patient well-being but also for reducing the economic burden on healthcare systems and patients in India.
How to cite this article:
Koorapati Ramesh. Impact of Surgical Site Infections on Patient Outcomes and Healthcare Costs.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.9.59.63
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.9.59.63