Modelling the cost-effectiveness of brief aftercare interventions following hospital-treated self-harm.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prior self-harm represents the most significant risk factor for future self-harm or suicide.

Aim

To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a theoretical brief aftercare intervention (involving brief follow-up contact, care coordination and safety planning), following a hospital-treated self-harm episode, for reducing repeated self-harm within the Australian context.

Method

We employed economic modelling techniques to undertake: (a) a return-on-investment analysis, which compared the cost-savings generated by the intervention with the overall cost of implementing the intervention; and (b) a cost-utility analysis, which compared the net costs of the intervention with health outcomes measured in quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). We considered cost offsets assoc

SUBMITTER: Le LK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10486225 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature