Table 4 Scenario analysis varying hospitalisation rate in usual care group (optimal care service delivery Option 1)a
From: Cost-effectiveness analysis of guideline-based optimal care for venous leg ulcers in Australia
Hospitalisation rate in usual care group (annual) | 5.34% (Baseline) | 1.16% (low) | 12.36% (high) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total costs in usual care group | $2,831,006,652 | $2,543,990,422 | $3,340,479,326 |
Total costs in optimal care group | $1,200,427,937 | $1,200,427,937 | $1,200,427,937 |
Total incremental costs | -$1,630,578,715 | -$1,343,562,485 | -$2,140,051,390 |
Total QALYs in usual care group | 476,090 | 476,181 | 475,928 |
Total QALYs in optimal care group | 504,431 | 504,431 | 504,431 |
Incremental QALYs | 28,341 | 28,249 | 28,503 |
Hospitalisations avoided over 5Â years | 21,677 | 3461 | 54,013 |