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Cost analyses in assistive technology research.

Frances Harris1, Stephen Sprigle

  • 1Center for Rehabilitation Technology, Helen Hayes Hospital, West Haverstraw, New York 10993, USA.

Assistive Technology : the Official Journal of RESNA
|February 6, 2004
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Economic evaluations in assistive technology (AT) are crucial but challenging. This research clarifies cost analysis terms and reviews studies, highlighting the need for a standardized AT economic evaluation methodology.

Area of Science:

  • Health economics
  • Assistive technology research
  • Outcomes research

Background:

  • Economic evaluation is a key methodology in healthcare outcomes research, particularly for assistive technology (AT).
  • Challenges exist in applying standard cost analysis concepts, developed for a medical model, to the unique needs of AT.
  • Lack of familiarity with cost analysis terms and concepts hinders consistent AT economic evaluations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline fundamental terms and concepts of cost analysis relevant to economic evaluations in assistive technology.
  • To examine five studies linking costs to outcomes in AT to illustrate methodological challenges and researcher decisions.
  • To stimulate discussion on the complexities of cost assessment in AT outcomes research and advocate for a standardized methodology.

Main Methods:

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  • Review and explanation of core cost analysis terminology and concepts.
  • Analysis of five selected studies that integrate cost and outcome data in assistive technology research.
  • Identification of challenges, choices, and trade-offs in adapting economic evaluation methods to AT.

Main Results:

  • Familiarity with cost analysis is essential for effective economic evaluations in AT.
  • Adapting medical cost models to AT presents specific challenges and requires careful consideration of trade-offs.
  • Existing studies demonstrate varied approaches to cost-outcome analysis in AT, underscoring the need for consistency.

Conclusions:

  • There is a significant need for a standardized and consistent methodology for economic evaluations in assistive technology.
  • Further discussion and research are required to address the complexities of cost assessment in AT outcomes.
  • Developing a unified approach will enhance the reliability and comparability of AT economic research.