Rationale and design of the health economics evaluation registry for remote follow-up: TARIFF.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

The aims of the study are to develop a cost-minimization analysis from the hospital perspective and a cost-effectiveness analysis from the third payer standpoint, based on direct estimates of costs and QOL associated with remote follow-ups, using Merlin@home and Merlin.net, compared with standard ambulatory follow-ups, in the management of ICD and CRT-D recipients.

Methods and results

Remote monitoring systems can replace ambulatory follow-ups, sparing human and economic resources, and increasing patient safety. TARIFF is a prospective, controlled, observational study aimed at measuring the direct and indirect costs and quality of life (QOL) of all participants by a 1-year economic evaluation. A detailed set of hospitalized and ambulatory healthcare costs and losses of

SUBMITTER: Ricci RP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3482620 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature