New Casemix Classification as an Alternative Method for Budget Allocation in Thai Oral Healthcare Service: A Pilot Study

This study aimed to develop a new casemix classification system as an alternative method for the budget allocation of oral healthcare service (OHCS). Initially, the International Statistical of Diseases and Related Health Problem, 10th revision, Thai Modification (ICD-10-TM) related to OHCS was used...

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Main Authors: Thunthita Wisaijohn, Atiphan Pimkhaokham, Phenkhae Lapying, Chumpot Itthichaisri, Supasit Pannarunothai, Isao Igarashi, Koichi Kawabuchi
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Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/231398
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author Thunthita Wisaijohn
Atiphan Pimkhaokham
Phenkhae Lapying
Chumpot Itthichaisri
Supasit Pannarunothai
Isao Igarashi
Koichi Kawabuchi
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Atiphan Pimkhaokham
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Chumpot Itthichaisri
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description This study aimed to develop a new casemix classification system as an alternative method for the budget allocation of oral healthcare service (OHCS). Initially, the International Statistical of Diseases and Related Health Problem, 10th revision, Thai Modification (ICD-10-TM) related to OHCS was used for developing the software “Grouper”. This model was designed to allow the translation of dental procedures into eight-digit codes. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyze the relationship between the factors used for developing the model and the resource consumption. Furthermore, the coefficient of variance, reduction in variance, and relative weight (RW) were applied to test the validity. The results demonstrated that 1,624 OHCS classifications, according to the diagnoses and the procedures performed, showed high homogeneity within groups and heterogeneity between groups. Moreover, the RW of the OHCS could be used to predict and control the production costs. In conclusion, this new OHCS casemix classification has a potential use in a global decision making.
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spelling doaj-art-8dde00c6d7c342c78a2e4711eb40467a2025-08-20T03:37:56ZengWileyInternational Journal of Dentistry1687-87281687-87362010-01-01201010.1155/2010/231398231398New Casemix Classification as an Alternative Method for Budget Allocation in Thai Oral Healthcare Service: A Pilot StudyThunthita Wisaijohn0Atiphan Pimkhaokham1Phenkhae Lapying2Chumpot Itthichaisri3Supasit Pannarunothai4Isao Igarashi5Koichi Kawabuchi6Healthcare Economics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, ThailandDental Health Bureau, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi 11000, ThailandDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, ThailandFaculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, ThailandHealthcare Economics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanHealthcare Economics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanThis study aimed to develop a new casemix classification system as an alternative method for the budget allocation of oral healthcare service (OHCS). Initially, the International Statistical of Diseases and Related Health Problem, 10th revision, Thai Modification (ICD-10-TM) related to OHCS was used for developing the software “Grouper”. This model was designed to allow the translation of dental procedures into eight-digit codes. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyze the relationship between the factors used for developing the model and the resource consumption. Furthermore, the coefficient of variance, reduction in variance, and relative weight (RW) were applied to test the validity. The results demonstrated that 1,624 OHCS classifications, according to the diagnoses and the procedures performed, showed high homogeneity within groups and heterogeneity between groups. Moreover, the RW of the OHCS could be used to predict and control the production costs. In conclusion, this new OHCS casemix classification has a potential use in a global decision making.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/231398
spellingShingle Thunthita Wisaijohn
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Chumpot Itthichaisri
Supasit Pannarunothai
Isao Igarashi
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New Casemix Classification as an Alternative Method for Budget Allocation in Thai Oral Healthcare Service: A Pilot Study
International Journal of Dentistry
title New Casemix Classification as an Alternative Method for Budget Allocation in Thai Oral Healthcare Service: A Pilot Study
title_full New Casemix Classification as an Alternative Method for Budget Allocation in Thai Oral Healthcare Service: A Pilot Study
title_fullStr New Casemix Classification as an Alternative Method for Budget Allocation in Thai Oral Healthcare Service: A Pilot Study
title_full_unstemmed New Casemix Classification as an Alternative Method for Budget Allocation in Thai Oral Healthcare Service: A Pilot Study
title_short New Casemix Classification as an Alternative Method for Budget Allocation in Thai Oral Healthcare Service: A Pilot Study
title_sort new casemix classification as an alternative method for budget allocation in thai oral healthcare service a pilot study
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