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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Published on: April 19, 2019
Comprehensive cardiometabolic rehabilitation program for childhood obesity
Nicole González Concha1, Litsbett Velásquez Fuentes1, Denys Urrea Pereira1
1Estudiante del Programa de Magister en Dirección y Gestión Estratégica en Salud, Facultad de Economía, Negocios y Gobierno, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile.
Background:
Obesity is a public health problem in Chile, with 31% of adults and 54% of children affected. Current public policies present gaps in prevention with 44% of obese children. In Penco-Lirquén, a comprehensive and personalized Pediatric Cardiometabolic Rehabilitation program is proposed.
Objective:
Analyze the cost-effectiveness of program.
Method:
Characterization of supply and demand, together with a technical-financial study to determine viability and cost-effectiveness.
Results:
The economic viability with a positive Net Present Value and an Internal Rate of Return of 13% estimates that the interventions could be 49% cheaper than the current strategy and improve the Human Development Index by 0.585%.
Conclusion:
The implementation of the program is proposed as a cost-effective strategy, promoting healthy habits and optimizing health resources. The prevention and treatment of obesity must be prioritized globally to protect the health of future generations and reduce costs.
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