Model-Projected Cost-Effectiveness of Adult Hearing Screening in the USA.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While 60% of older adults have hearing loss (HL), the majority have never had their hearing tested.

Objective

We sought to estimate long-term clinical and economic effects of alternative adult hearing screening schedules in the USA.

Design

Model-based cost-effectiveness analysis simulating Current Detection (CD) and linkage of persons with HL to hearing healthcare, compared to alternative screening schedules varying by age at first screen (45 to 75 years) and screening frequency (every 1 or 5 years). Simulated persons experience yearly age- and sex-specific probabilities of acquiring HL, and subsequent hearing aid uptake (0.5-8%/year) and discontinuation (13-4%). Quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) were estimated according to hearing level and treatment sta

SUBMITTER: Borre ED 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10039166 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature