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Cost analysis of TEOAE-based universal newborn hearing screening
Y P Weirather1, N Korth, K R White
1National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, Utah State University, Logan 84322-2880, USA. yweir@fsl.ed.usu.edu
Journal of Communication Disorders
|December 16, 1997
Summary
This study details the cost of universal newborn hearing screening programs. A TEOAE-based program costs only $7.42 per baby, significantly lower than previous estimates.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Economics
- Audiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Limited data exists on the costs of universal newborn hearing screening programs.
- Previous cost analyses often used outdated technologies or hypothetical data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a cost analysis of a current TEOAE-based universal newborn hearing screening program.
- To provide accurate cost data for implementing such programs.
Main Methods:
- Reviewed existing literature on newborn hearing screening costs.
- Performed a cost analysis of a TEOAE-based screening protocol.
Main Results:
- The cost per baby for the TEOAE-based screening program was determined to be $7.42.
- This cost is lower than previously reported figures.
Conclusions:
- Accurate cost analysis data is crucial for effective program implementation.
- The TEOAE-based approach offers a cost-effective method for universal newborn hearing screening.