Table 4 Results of sensitivity analysis
From: Cost-effectiveness of gargling for the prevention of upper respiratory tract infections
Estimated costs and utilities | ICER ($/QALY)* | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
-50% | Baseline | +50% | -50% | Baseline | +50% | |
Costs ($) | ||||||
Gargling (one time) | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 5,000 | 31,800 | 58,600 |
Physician consultation because of URTI | 8.6 | 17.2 | 25.9 | 33,900 | 31,800 | 29,600 |
Medication to treat URTI | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 31,900 | 31,800 | 31,700 |
Lost productivity due to severe URTI | 48.9 | 97.7 | 146.6 | 41,400 | 31,800 | 22,100 |
Utility | ||||||
Utility in moderate influenza | 0.32 | 0.63 | 0.95 | 21,000 | 31,800 | 64,800 |
Utility in severe influenza | 0.12 | 0.24 | 0.36 | 29,900 | 31,800 | 33,900 |