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More than 70% of the mean cost ($13 668) was explained by the initial hospitalization, which averaged 24 days. The total cost and its components varied according to patient age, the presence of comorbidities, and several indicators of dis ease severity. Pronounced country differences could be observed in the management of this fairly homogeneous patient group. This study provides a comprehensive picture of the healthcare services used for the treatment and rehabilitation of stroke victim s, presented with respect to various patient and disease characteristics. It is expected that researchers evaluating the cost-efficiency of specific stroke treatments will benefit from the detailed information presented in this report. |
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