Estimated costs of treating two standardised diabetes-related foot ulcers of different severity – A comparison of 7 global regions

Dhatariya, Ketan and Abbas, Zulfiqarali G. (2025) Estimated costs of treating two standardised diabetes-related foot ulcers of different severity – A comparison of 7 global regions. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 221. ISSN 0168-8227

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Abstract

Aims To determine estimated costs to treat two hypothetical diabetes related foot ulcers of differing severity in different World Health Organization regions. Methods Descriptions of two standardised diabetes related foot ulcers of differing severity were sent to foot teams. Each centre was sent a picture and description of the ulcers, and a series of potential interventions. Respondents were asked to estimate how much each intervention would cost in their centre, and how many times each would be required before the ulcer would heal. These estimated costs were converted to US dollars. Results Responses were received from 51 centres. Estimated costs for treating each wound were highest in the North America and Caribbean region. The average estimated cost of treating the milder wound was $2,942, (range $79–$17,758). Relative costs compared to those of North America and the Caribbean ranged from 0.36 to 0.75. The average time needed to cover the estimated costs of treating the wound was 8.6 (0.3–62.3) months’ salary. The average estimated cost of treating the more severe wound was $17,403, ($546-$67,178). Relative costs ranged from 0.06 to 0.69. The average time needed to cover the estimated costs of treating the wound was 22.7 (0.2–98.3) months’ salary. Conclusions The estimated costs of treating ulcers vary widely across the world.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	25 Feb 2025 12:30
Last Modified:	03 Mar 2025 01:05
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/98591
DOI:	10.1016/j.diabres.2025.112036

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