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Commentary: demonstrating cost-effectiveness in pediatric psychology.
1Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Center for Adherence and Self-Management, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Meghan.McGrady@cchmc.org.
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|April 23, 2014
Summary
Pediatric psychologists can use cost-effectiveness analyses to show the economic benefits of their services. This method helps demonstrate the value of behavioral interventions for youth with leukemia.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Psychology
- Health Economics
- Oncology
Background:
- Healthcare systems are evolving, necessitating clear demonstrations of service impact.
- Pediatric psychologists can utilize cost-effectiveness analyses (CEAs) to illustrate economic benefits.
- CEAs are underutilized in pediatric psychology practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the utility of cost-effectiveness analyses in pediatric psychology.
- To compare a behavioral adherence intervention with no intervention for youth with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Main Methods:
- A hypothetical cost-effectiveness analysis was performed.
- Costs and outcomes were compared between an intervention group and a control group.
- The study focused on youth diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Main Results:
- Cost-effectiveness analyses can effectively illustrate the economic impact of pediatric psychology services.
- The study provides a framework for conducting such analyses in this field.
Conclusions:
- Conducting economic analyses empowers pediatric psychologists to advocate for their services.
- Further research and application of economic evaluations are encouraged in pediatric psychology.
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