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Newest firstBackgroundCraniotomy is one of the most resource-intensive neurosurgical procedures, yet comparative information on its cost-effectiveness across different pathologies is limited. Differences in surgical techniques such as decompressive versus standard craniotomy, awake versus asleep resections, and endoscopic versus open approaches have major implications for outcomes and healthcare expenditure. This systematic r…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundHigh-quality evidence suggests that specialist palliative care reduces the odds of dying in hospital. The associated economic implications have not been established. AimTo evaluate the cost-effectiveness of home- and hospital-based specialist palliative care for adults in England. DesignHealth-economic decision-modelling using five-state Markov cohort models with a 24-hour cycle and lifetime horizon. Set…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectiveTo compare healthcare utilization and cost in individuals with spine pain who undergo no physical therapy, standard physical therapy, or physical therapy in an integrated practice unit model. DesignA cost-effectiveness analysis SettingMulti-site outpatient physical therapy clinics within a single metropolitan region ParticipantsIndividuals with de-identified claims data from a single insurance provider un…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectivesFrom the perspective of Chinese healthcare system, this study compared the cost-utility of aripiprazole once-monthly (AOM) and paliperidone palmitate once-monthly injectable for the treatment of adult Chinese patients with schizophrenia. MethodsA 5-state Markov model was constructed to assess the cost-utility of 10 years of treatment with long-acting injections (LAI) for schizophrenia. The long-term cost…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionLabour costs are a key driver of healthcare costs and a key component of economic evaluations in healthcare. We undertook the current study to collect information about workforce costs related to clinical genomic testing in Australia, identifying key components of pay scales and contracts, and incorporating these into a matrix to enable modelling of disaggregated costs. MethodsWe undertook a microcosti…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundSubstance use disorders negatively affect global disease burden. Effective preventive interventions are available, but whether they provide value for money is unclear.AimsThis review looks at the cost-effectiveness evidence of preventive interventions for cannabis use, opioid misuse and illicit drug use.MethodLiterature search was undertaken in Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EconLit through EBSCOhost and EMB…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Lack of effective early screening is a major obstacle for reducing the fatality rate and disease burden of dengue. In light of this, the government of Tamil Nadu has adopted a decentralized dengue screening strategy at the primary healthcare (PHC) facilities using blood platelet count. Our objective was to determine the cost-effectiveness of a decentralized screening strategy for dengue at PHC facilitie…