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[Cost-utility analysis of comprehensive intervention on epilepsy]
Liang Chang1, Jing Chang, Shi-xian Feng
1Henan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhengzhou 450000, China. sinary007@163.com
Summary
A comprehensive intervention program for epilepsy significantly reduces economic burden and improves quality of life. This epilepsy management strategy offers a high cost-benefit ratio, proving its value for societal and patient well-being.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Economics
- Neurology
Context:
- Epilepsy imposes a substantial economic burden on society, families, and individuals.
- Understanding the cost-utility of interventions is crucial for effective resource allocation in epilepsy management.
- Rural areas in Henan province were selected for this investigation.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the cost-utility of a comprehensive intervention program for epilepsy.
- To quantify the economic benefits and health gains associated with epilepsy intervention.
- To assess the impact on Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY) and Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALY).
Summary:
- The study analyzed 874 epilepsy cases across 9 pilot sites.
- The intervention group (422 cases) gained 27.95 QALY and lost 8.58 DALY per capita.
- Costs per QALY and DALY were 2454.10 and 7995.40 Yuan, respectively, showing reduced costs compared to the control group.
Impact:
- The comprehensive intervention program demonstrates a high cost-benefit ratio for epilepsy management.
- Each additional DALY saved through the intervention resulted in a reduction of 21,735.10 Yuan.
- The findings support the promotion of this program to alleviate the economic impact of epilepsy.
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