A cost-effectiveness analysis of a universal, preventative-focused, parent and infant programme.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study assessed whether a relatively newly developed Parent and Infant (PIN) parenting support programme was cost-effective when compared to services as usual (SAU).

Methods

The cost-effectiveness of the PIN programme versus SAU was assessed from an Irish health and social care perspective over a 24-month timeframe and within the context of a non-randomised, controlled before-and-after trial. In total, 163 parent-infant dyads were included in the study (86 intervention, 77 control). The primary outcome measure for the economic evaluation was the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC).

Results

The average cost of the PIN programme was €647 per dyad. The mean (SE) cost (including programme costs) was €7,027 (SE €1,345) compared to €4,811 (SE €593) in

SUBMITTER: Crealey GE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10851506 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature