Costs derivative of the attention of patients with non transferablechronic disease Costos derivados de la atención a pacientes con enfermedad crónica no transmisible

Abstract

Background: Chronic noncommunicable diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Similar behavior occurs in Colombia as in Santander. Cardiovascular diseases in 2010 claimed the lives of 1527 women and 1634 men ; followed by neoplasms, especially the localization of malignant tumors that killed 727 women and 755 men, these results are reflected in the high cost required for inpatient , outpatient and home care so requires dedication , education and individualized care. Methods: A search of articles were given at time of publication and keyword; in databases: MEDLINE, IME, LILACS, Iberoamerican Cochrane Centre, EMBASE, CINAHL, BDIE in the first half of 2013. By identifying 55 potential studies, of which six articles of behavior of costs of care were selected patients with chronic non- communicable diseases; it should include direct information was obtained by some institutions Bucaramanga, which shows the behavior of costs compared to nursing care and internally each institution not only the health system but patients and family caregivers. Results: Chronic illness generates most of the costs the health system, a situation to consider; and effective care for the care of patients who have already been affected. Conclusions: Health System must implement preventive strategies for the appearance of Chronic Non Communicable (ECNT) and complications arising from them, by providing effective care for the care of individuals.