Economic evaluation of the cochlear implant

被引：20

作者：

Carter, R ^{[1
]}

Hailey, D ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Monash Univ, Clayton, Vic 3168, Australia

来源：

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN HEALTH CARE | 1999年 / 15卷 / 03期

关键词：

cochlear implant; economic appraisal; cost-effectiveness;

D O I：

10.1017/S0266462399015378

中图分类号：

R19 [保健组织与事业（卫生事业管理）];

学科分类号：

摘要：

Objective: To examine the economic efficiency of current cochlear implant technology under Australian conditions in profoundly deaf adults, partially deafened adults, and children. Methods: Cost-utility study, with weights based on judgments from persons experienced with the technology, and cost data from Australian sources. Results: Quality-of-life improvements due to functional consequences of hearing improvement were greater than those due to amelioration of hearing disability. Costs in Australian dollars per QALY (15-year assessment) ranged from $5,070-$11,100 for children, $11,790-$38,150 for profoundly deaf adults, and $14,410-$41,000 for partially deaf adults. Conclusions: Results suggest cochlear implantation is acceptable value for money when compared with other health programs to which resources are committed in Australia.

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页码：520 / 530

页数：11