Cost-effectiveness analysis of surgical proximal femur fracture prevention in elderly: a Markov cohort simulation model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hip fractures are a common and costly health problem, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality, as well as high costs for healthcare systems, especially for the elderly. Implementing surgical preventive strategies has the potential to improve the quality of life and reduce the burden on healthcare resources, particularly in the long term. However, there are currently limited guidelines for standardizing hip fracture prophylaxis practices.

Methods

This study used a cost-effectiveness analysis with a finite-state Markov model and cohort simulation to evaluate the primary and secondary surgical prevention of hip fractures in the elderly. Patients aged 60 to 90 years were simulated in two different models (A and B) to assess prevention at different levels. Mod

SUBMITTER: Alnemer MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10601292 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature