Economic impact of falls prevention in the elderly: a cost-utility analysis of Integrated Continuing Care Teams intervention
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https://doi.org/10.21115/JBES.v11.n1.p34-41Keywords:
falls, prevention, economic analysis, long-term care, communityAbstract
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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