Table 1 Unit costs data for service use
From: A cost-effectiveness analysis of a universal, preventative-focused, parent and infant programme
Service | Unit cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
GPa | € 52.50 | ESRI publication (universal GP cost in Ireland: potential cost implications) |
Nurse | € 32.75 | HSE consolidated salary scales; adjusted for Employers PRSI, pension contributions and overheads |
Health visitor | € 44.21 | HSE consolidated salary scales; adjusted for Employers PRSI, pension contributions and overheads |
Social Worker | € 37.98 | HSE consolidated salary scales; adjusted for Employers PRSI, pension contributions and overheads |
Psychiatric nurse | € 32.87 | HSE consolidated salary scales; adjusted for Employers PRSI, pension contributions and overheads |
Mediation | € 37.57 | Mediation institute of Ireland; adjusted for Employers PRSI, pension contributions and overheads |
Counselling | € 60.91 | Mediation institute of Ireland; adjusted for Employers PRSI, pension contributions and overheads |
A&E visit ~  | € 290.00 | Healthcare Pricing Office (HPO) |
Outpatient consultant appointmentb | € 171.00 | Healthcare Pricing Office (HPO) |
In-patient stay (per night) | € 897.00 | Healthcare Pricing Office (HPO) |
Community paediatrician | € 36.07 | from O’Neill et al. (2013) adjust for inflation, employers PRSI, pension contributions and overheads |
Ambulance journey** | € 89.20 | from O’Neill et al. (2013) adjust for inflation, employers PRSI, pension contributions and overheads |