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Patient costs for urodynamic testing.

E J McGuire

    Urology
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Urodynamic investigations, while relevant to urology, are costly and not yet cost-effective for widespread screening. Further development is needed to improve the economic viability of urodynamic testing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Medical Economics

    Background:

    • Urodynamic investigations are increasingly relevant in urologic practice.
    • Standardization of urodynamic investigations remains incomplete.
    • Commercial availability of urodynamic equipment indicates growing applicability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of urodynamic investigations.
    • To inform urologists about the financial considerations of investing in urodynamic equipment.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of reported costs for urodynamic investigations from centers in Canada, the United States, and Western Europe.
    • Comparison of actual costs with patient charges for urodynamic testing.

    Main Results:

    • Urodynamic testing is expensive, suggesting it is not suitable as a screening test.

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  • Large urodynamic laboratories may not cover the full cost of testing through patient charges.
  • Significant disparity exists between the cost of urodynamic testing and patient charges.

    • Conclusions:

    • Urodynamic testing is currently not cost-effective in its present state of development.
    • Urologists should exercise caution when investing in urodynamic testing equipment due to high costs.
    • Further advancements are required to improve the economic efficiency of urodynamic investigations.