Abstract
Objective. The objective of this study was to compare the cost-effectiveness of various treatment modalities for hemiplegic shoulder pain.
Design. A stage II economic evaluation.
Main outcome measures. Incremental cost effectiveness ratio of P-NMES, compared to slings and anti-inflammatory injections.
Results. The incremental cost effectiveness ratio (ICER) of p-NMES, compared to anti-inflammatory injections is €6,061 (±3,285). The incremental cost of the first quality-adjusted life year after implantation of the P-NMES device compared to anti-inflammatory injections is €33,007 (±5,434). This decreases to ≈ €7,000 after 5 years, and to ≈ €5,000 after 10 survival years.
Conclusion. In this early evaluation, P-NMES seems to be cost-effective according to known guidelines. Treatment with P-NMES is recommended for patients with chronic HSP.
| Original language | Undefined |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 645-651 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Disability and rehabilitation |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 1636734 (P/10 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2006 |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- EWI-9173
- IR-63936
- METIS-237947
- BSS-Biomechatronics and rehabilitation technology
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