Table 2 Summary characteristics of healthcare utilization among primary respondents who screened positive for depression and/or anxiety
Recall Period | Healthcare Cost | Primary Respondents (N = 350) | Healthcare Users (N = 109)a | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Utilized Resource, N (%) | Frequency of Use (N) | Mean Use Per Person (SD) | ||
3 Months | Medication Use | 58 (17%) | - | - |
Daily Medication | 29 (8%) | - | - | |
As Needed Medication | 31 (9%) | - | - | |
Insomnia Medication | 21 (6%) | - | - | |
Medication Not Listed | 0 (0%) | - | - | |
Other Medication | 1 (0%) | - | - | |
3 Months | In-Person Physician Consultations | 83 (24%) | 289 | 3.6 (3.1) |
Polyclinic | 44 (13%) | 78 | 1.8 (0.9) | |
Private GP | 35 (10%) | 52 | 1.5 (0.7) | |
Psychiatrist | 26 (7%) | 47 | 1.8 (1.2) | |
Psychologist | 24 (7%) | 61 | 2.5 (2.5) | |
Social Worker | 7 (2%) | 25 | 2.1 (1.3) | |
Life Coach | 7 (2%) | 16 | 2.3 (1.9) | |
Other | 7 (2%) | 10 | 1.4 (1.1) | |
3 Months | Tele-Physician Consults | 36 (10%) | 114 | 3.2 (2.6) |
Polyclinic | 19 (5%) | 27 | 1.4 (0.8) | |
Private GP | 12 (3%) | 14 | 1.2 (0.6) | |
Psychiatrist | 11 (3%) | 16 | 1.5 (0.8) | |
Psychologist | 13 (4%) | 27 | 2.1 (1.3) | |
Social Worker | 6 (2%) | 10 | 1.7 (0.9) | |
Life Coach | 4 (1%) | 12 | 3.0 (2.3) | |
Other | 3 (1%) | 8 | 2.7 (1.5) | |
1 Year | Hospitalization Status | 40 (11%) | - | - |
ED w/o Hospital Admission (Visits) | 26 (7%) | 33 | 1.3 (0.8) | |
ED w/ Hospital Admission (Nights) | 17 (5%) | 50 | 2.5 (4.6) | |
Direct Hospital Admission (Nights) | 15 (4%) | 47 | 2.8 (4.0) | |
1 Year | Diagnostic Testing Status | 47 (13%) | 142 | 3.0 (2.6) |
ECG | 24 (7%) | 42 | 1.8 (1.7) | |
EEG | 14 (4%) | 29 | 2.1 (2.4) | |
CT | 18 (5%) | 25 | 1.4 (1.0) | |
MRI | 20 (6%) | 23 | 1.2 (0.4) | |
Other Tests | 9 (3%) | 23 | 2.6 (2.9) | |
1 Year | Any Healthcare Utilization | 109 (31%) | - | - |