Table 4 Sensitivity analysis results. Changes from Base-case, in %, according to different parameters on retirement age and age exclusions
From: Direct and lost productivity costs associated with avoidable hospital admissions
Direct cost | Lost productivity | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Base-case (in €) | 210,026,755 | 40,037,422 | 250,064,177 |
Retirement age | 0.00 | + 11.81 | + 1.89 |
Age limit | |||
Exclusion ≥75 years | −67.50 | 0.00 | −56.69 |
Multi-way (retirement age and age limit) | −67.50 | + 11.81 | −54.80 |
Total costs per population aged 18 years or older (in €) | |||
Base-case | 31.53 | ||
Retirement age variation | 32.13 | ||
Age limit variation | 13.66 | ||
Multi-way variation | 14.25 | ||