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Healthcare utilization for atopic dermatitis: An analysis of the 2010–2018 health insurance review and assessment service national patient sample data

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  • Sowon Kim
  • Ye-Seul Lee
  • Jiyoon Yeo
  • Donghyo Lee
  • Dong Kun Ko
  • In-Hyuk Ha

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This cross-sectional, retrospective, observational study aimed to analyze the distribution and healthcare usage patterns of patients with atopic dermatitis using the 2010–2018 Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service data. Patients diagnosed with atopic dermatitis in Korea between January 2010 and December 2018 and registered in the Health Insurance Review and Assessment national database were identified, and 270,008 patients who used healthcare services at least once during this period were evaluated to ascertain the healthcare usage patterns and treatment methods for atopic dermatitis. The number of patients with atopic dermatitis plateaued during the study period, while the number of claims and total expenses increased by a small margin. Atopic dermatitis prevalence was the highest among patients aged

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  • Sowon Kim & Ye-Seul Lee & Jiyoon Yeo & Donghyo Lee & Dong Kun Ko & In-Hyuk Ha, 2023. "Healthcare utilization for atopic dermatitis: An analysis of the 2010–2018 health insurance review and assessment service national patient sample data," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 18(6), pages 1-18, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0286449
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286449
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