Cost-effectiveness of the rural lifestyle eating and activity program (Rural LEAP).

ABSTRACT: Rural United States (U.S.) residents with obesity have unique challenges maintaining successful weight loss; tailored support resources such as individual behavioral coaching through telehealth are a cost-effective option. This study examined the cost-effectiveness of telephone-based individual coaching sessions for extended care after initial weight loss compared to an education-only control group. Trial data collected during a randomized trial conducted in rural counties in Florida from October 21, 2013, to December 21, 2018 informed the base case parameters. Using a program/participant perspective, cost-effectiveness was assessed for a 5-year time horizon using a discrete Markov model, with sensitivity analysis to test model assumptions. A 3% discount rate was used to value future time

SUBMITTER: Radcliff TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12266460 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature