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[Cost analysis of a mammographic screening program]

F Vanara1, A Ponti, A Frigerio

  • 1Cresa (Centro di ricerra per l'economia, l'organizzazione e l'amministrazione della sanità), Torino.

Epidemiologia E Prevenzione
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

This study analyzes the direct costs of the "Prevenzione Serena" mammographic screening program. Staff expenses constitute the largest portion, impacting overall program expenditure.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Economics
  • Public Health
  • Radiology

Context:

  • The
  • Prevenzione Serena
  • mammographic screening program in Torino provides a case study for cost evaluation.
  • Direct costs encompass recruitment through diagnostic assessments for screen-positive cases.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the principal direct costs associated with the
  • Prevenzione Serena
  • mammographic screening program.
  • To estimate cost per invited woman, per tested woman, and per breast cancer detected.

Summary:

  • The analysis covers staff, capital, equipment, supplies, IT, mail, and advertising costs.
  • With a 60% attendance and 5% recall rate, annual costs are estimated at 1.4 billion lire ($875,000).
  • Staff costs represent approximately 60% of the total expenditure.

Impact:

  • Provides crucial economic data for mammographic screening programs.
  • Informs resource allocation and efficiency improvements in breast cancer screening.
  • Highlights the significant contribution of personnel costs to overall program expenses.

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