Economic evaluation of a trial exploring the effects of a web-based support tool for parents of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the cost-effectiveness of a web-based support tool for parents of children with Juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Methods

A multi-centred randomized controlled trial was conducted in paediatric rheumatology centres in England. The WebParC intervention consisted of online information about JIA and its treatment and a toolkit using cognitive-behavioural therapy principles to support parents manage their child's JIA. An economic evaluation was performed alongside the trial involving 220 parents. The primary outcome was the self-report Pediatric Inventory for Parents measure of illness-related parenting stress, with two dimensions: difficulty and frequency. These measures along with costs were assessed post intervention at 4 and 12 months. Costs were calculated

SUBMITTER: Flood C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11381677 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature