Table 3 Table showing cost difference between the two groups using “top down” and “bottom up” method
Variable | ‘Kangaroo ward care’ (KWC) | ‘Intermediate intensive care’ (IIC) n = 70 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
“Top down” Hospital charges | 24955.1 ± 13027.7 | 45233.3 ± 15319.4 | <0.001 |
“Bottom-up” Cost incurred by parents | 16636.7 ± 8685.1 | 30155.5 ± 10212.9 | <0.001 |