کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3956814 | 1255336 | 2010 | 8 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Study ObjectiveTo conduct a cost analysis of 3 different hysteroscopy service models.DesignDecision-analytic model constructed from the UK National Health Service perspective (Canadian Task Force classification III).SettingTertiary-care hospital.PatientsWomen undergoing hysteroscopy (N = 1109).InterventionsThree hysteroscopy service models: outpatient see-and-treat service; outpatient diagnostic hysteroscopy followed by referral for operative hysteroscopy under general anesthesia (outpatient and referral service); and general anesthesia see-and-treat service.Measurements and Main ResultsCosts were measured in 2008 UK pounds sterling. Of the 3 treatment arms, total costs were lowest with outpatient see-and-treat service. The lower cost of the outpatient see-and-treat service was observed across a number of patient subgroups (age, menopause status, and indication) and when subjected to sensitivity analyses.ConclusionsOutpatient see-and-treat hysteroscopy was associated with the lowest treatment costs. This service model may reduce the total cost of care in women referred for hysteroscopy.
Journal: Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - Volume 17, Issue 4, July 2010, Pages 518–525