Economic impact of falls prevention in the elderly: a cost-utility analysis of Integrated Continuing Care Teams intervention

Authors

  • Bruno Venâncio Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto (CHP), Serviço de Urgência Geral, Porto, Portugal.
  • Álvaro Almeida Faculdade de Economia da Universidade do Porto (FEP), Departamento de Economia e Gestão em Serviços de Saúde, Porto, Portugal.
  • Margarida Filipe Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos (ULSM), Conselho de Administração, Matosinhos, Portugal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21115/JBES.v11.n1.p34-41

Keywords:

falls, prevention, economic analysis, long-term care, community

Abstract

Objective: Estimate the economic impact of Integrated Continuing Care Teams (ECCI) intervention in the community in the field of prevention of falls in the elderly. Methods: Cost-utility analysis to the intervention of Integrated Continuing Care Teams in the prevention of falls in the elderly. Result: ECCI intervention in the prevention of falls in the elderly provided an estimated health gains of 4.46 QALYs and a cost saving of approximately € 16,952.46. Conclusion: The ECCI intervention is cost-effective, and its benchmarking is recommended to other health institutions.

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Published

2019-04-20

How to Cite

Venâncio, B., Almeida, Álvaro, & Filipe, M. (2019). Economic impact of falls prevention in the elderly: a cost-utility analysis of Integrated Continuing Care Teams intervention . Jornal Brasileiro De Economia Da Saúde, 11(1), 34–41. https://doi.org/10.21115/JBES.v11.n1.p34-41

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2019)

Section

Artigos