High-cost users still came to hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic during first wave data in Thailand: secondary data analysis
The HCUs phenomenon still existed even with limited health care accessibility or lockdown measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. This finding could indicate the uniqueness of the need for health services by HCUs, which differ from those of other population groups. By understanding the trends of health care utilization and expenditure, along with potential predictors associated with being an HCU, policies can be introduced to ensure the appropriate allocation of health resources to the right people in need of the right care during future pandemics.
Authors
- Piyada Gaewkhiew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1196-7017)
- Thanayut Saeraneesopon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9554-5664)
- Chulathip Boonma
- Jarawee Sukmanee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4202-2465)
- Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8368-6065)
- Rukmanee Butchon
- Yot Teerawattananon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2217-2930)
- Myka Harun Sarajan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1253-8868)
- Picharee Karunayawong
Institutions
- Ministry of Public Health (TH)
- National University of Singapore (SG)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Mahidol University (TH)
- Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (TH)
- Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2024-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20325-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.13
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- United Nations Development Programme
- Mahidol University
- Health Systems Research Institute