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Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) on Merseyside--cost/cost effectiveness
Health Trends
|October 8, 1982
Summary
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) is a cost-effective treatment for kidney failure. This NHS program demonstrated favorable costs compared to other dialysis methods, even for sicker patients.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Health Economics
Background:
- Kidney failure necessitates renal replacement therapy.
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) is an established treatment modality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the cost-effectiveness of the CAPD program on Merseyside.
- To compare CAPD costs with alternative dialysis treatments.
Main Methods:
- Cost analysis of the CAPD program from inception (1979) to end of 1981.
- Inclusion of training, maintenance, and re-admission costs.
- Comparison with costs of other dialysis modalities.
Main Results:
- The total cost to the NHS for CAPD was £5,510 per patient per year by the end of 1981.
- CAPD costs were found to be favorable compared to other dialysis methods.
- This favorable comparison held true even considering the generally older and medically compromised condition of CAPD patients.
Conclusions:
- CAPD represents a cost-effective option for kidney failure treatment.
- The economic viability of CAPD is supported, even for complex patient populations.