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Table 5 Sensitivity analysis

From: A cost minimisation analysis of a telepaediatric otolaryngology service

Adjusted unit costs

Workload (number of consultations) required for threshold to be reached

Base case

100

Video-otoscope

 

   cost = $12,000

85

   cost = $18,000

115

   life = 3 years

144

   life = 8 years

75

   discount rate = 3%

96

   discount rate = 10%

111

Document camera

 

   cost = $4000

95

   cost = $6000

105

   life = 3 years

115

   life = 8 years

95

   discount rate = 3%

99

   discount rate = 10%

104

Proportion seeking reimbursement for travel

 

   90%

150

   80%

303

Travel cost

 

   $115

69

   $125

60

Accommodation allowance

 

   $40

70

   $50

54

   ISDN line charges

 

   $1000

81

   $3000

134

Technician's travel costs

 

   $0

60

   $1350

75

   $4000

147