From: Costs of illness in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): a cross-sectional survey in Germany
Variable | Change in total costs, € | 95% CI | p-value |
---|---|---|---|
ALSFRS-R score (max. 48) | -2333 | −3584 to −1082 | 0.000 |
Permanent attendance of a caregiver necessary | 22,178 | 2684 to 41,671 | 0.026 |
Invasive ventilation | 47,803 | 5112 to 90,493 | 0.029 |
Wheelchair use | 14,081 | 1388 to 26,774 | 0.030 |
Underweight | 14,378 | −9564 to 38,320 | 0.237 |
Classified into a care level | − 6491 | −27,461 to 14,479 | 0.541 |
Feeding tube use | 7617 | −17,849 to 33,084 | 0.555 |
Currently working | − 6150 | −28,304 to 16,005 | 0.584 |
n | 127 |