The Cost of Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers in 7 Regions of the World
Diabetic foot problems impose a major economic burden on the health system and society as a whole. Costs increase disproportionately to the severity of the condition.
Objectives:
- Estimate cost to patients with diabetic foot ulcers in 7 regions of the world.
- Estimate cost to the institution of treating simple and complex diabetic foot ulcers in 7 regions of the world with varying healthcare practices, reimbursement policies, and gross domestic products.
Principle Investigators:
Prof. Ketan Dhatariya & Dr. Zulfiqarali G. Abbas