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Tympanic or rectal temperature measurement? A cost-minimization analysis.

K Stavem1, H Saxholm, J Erikssen

  • 1Foundation for Health Services Research (HELTEF), Central Hospital of Akershus, Nordbyhagen, Norway.

Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|July 6, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Tympanic body temperature measurement is significantly more cost-effective than rectal measurement in internal medicine inpatients. This finding suggests substantial potential cost savings by adopting tympanic thermometry widely.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Devices
  • Health Economics
  • Clinical Thermometry

Background:

  • Accurate body temperature measurement is crucial for patient diagnosis and management.
  • Traditional methods like rectal thermometry are common but may have associated costs and patient comfort issues.
  • Exploring cost-effective alternatives is essential for optimizing healthcare resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the costs associated with tympanic (ear) and rectal body temperature measurement in hospitalized internal medicine patients.
  • To identify the potential for cost savings by utilizing tympanic thermometry.

Main Methods:

  • A cost-minimization study design was employed.
  • Tympanic and rectal body temperature measurement methods were compared.

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  • Sensitivity analyses were conducted at various measurement volumes.

    • Main Results:

    • Tympanic temperature measurement demonstrated markedly lower average costs compared to rectal measurement across all analyzed volumes.
    • The cost difference was significant, highlighting a clear economic advantage for tympanic thermometry.
    • Sensitivity analysis confirmed the cost-effectiveness of tympanic measurement under different scenarios.

    Conclusions:

    • Tympanic body temperature measurement offers a more economical alternative to rectal measurement in internal medicine inpatients.
    • Widespread adoption of tympanic thermometry presents a significant opportunity for cost reduction in hospital settings.
    • This study supports the integration of cost-effective diagnostic tools into routine clinical practice.