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The direct cost of "Thriasio" school screening program.

Theodoros B Grivas1, Elias S Vasiliadis, Christina Maziotou

  • 1Orthopaedic Department, Thriasio General Hospital, G. Gennimata Av, 19600, Magoula, Attica, Greece. grivastb@panafonet.gr

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|May 16, 2007
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The direct cost of scoliosis school screening is low, averaging 2.04 euro per child. This study supports continuing these vital spinal deformity detection programs based on financial viability.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Scoliosis screening policies vary globally, with recent skepticism regarding program effectiveness and cost-benefit.
  • Concerns include negative psychological impacts and increased healthcare expenses for follow-up diagnostics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the direct financial cost of implementing a school-based scoliosis screening program in a district hospital setting.

Main Methods:

  • A cost analysis of the
  • Thriasio
  • school-screening program (2000-2006) involving 6470 pupils (aged 6-18).
  • Factors analyzed included examiner numbers, working hours, salaries, transportation, and per-child examination costs.

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Main Results:

  • The program utilized 20 examiners over 1949 working hours.
  • Personnel costs varied: trainee doctors (€6.80/hr), Health Visitors (€6.70/hr), and Physiotherapists (€5.50/hr).
  • The calculated direct cost per child screened was €2.04.

Conclusions:

  • The school-screening program demonstrates a low direct cost.
  • Findings provide strong financial justification for the program's continuation.