The cost-effectiveness of home phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia in neonates: results from a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to establish the cost-effectiveness of home phototherapy versus hospital phototherapy treating hyperbilirubinemia in neonates more than 36 weeks. Based on clinical results from a randomised controlled trial showing that home phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia in term neonates is as effective as hospital phototherapy, we performed a cost-minimisation analysis to identify the most cost-effective alternative. We included costs for health care resource use as well as costs for transportation in connection with re-visits. The cost per patient was €337 for home phototherapy compared with €1156 for the hospital alternative indicating average cost savings of €819 (95% confidence interval €613-1025) or 71% per patient. Transportation and outpatient costs were higher in the home tr

SUBMITTER: Pettersson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10317991 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature