Table 3 Outcome measures in terms of health care costs used after adjustment and matching using the variables given in Table 1
Annual health care costs (€) | Triple always | Triple not always | All |
|---|---|---|---|
Number | 162 | 96 | 258 |
Total direct costs | 13600 (± 8960) | 10800 (± 8700)** | 12500 (± 8950) |
Medication costs | 3630 (± 1850) | 2650 (± 1780)*** | 3260 (± 1880) |
Respiratory medication costs | 2050 (± 426) | 1460 (± 531)*** | 1830 (± 548) |
Other medication costs | 1580 (± 1760) | 1190 (± 1600) | 1440 (± 1710) |
Inpatient costs | 963 (± 606) | 926 (± 541) | 949 (± 582) |
Outpatient costs | 5560 (± 4390) | 4440 (± 4200)* | 5140 (± 4350) |
Rehabilitation costs | 637 (± 814) | 524 (± 775) | 595 (± 800) |
Physiotherapy costs | 133 (± 188) | 84.7 (± 145)* | 115 (± 175) |