Cost effectiveness of group follow-up after structured education for type 1 diabetes: a cluster randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study examines the cost effectiveness of group follow-up after participation in the Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating (DAFNE) structured education programme for type 1 diabetes.

Methods

Economic evaluation conducted alongside a cluster randomised controlled trial involving 437 adults with type 1 diabetes in Ireland. Group follow-up involved two group education 'booster' sessions post-DAFNE. Individual follow-up involved two standard one-to-one hospital clinic visits. Incremental costs, quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) gained and cost effectiveness were estimated at 18 months. Uncertainty was explored using sensitivity analysis and by estimating cost effectiveness acceptability curves.

Results

Group follow-up was associated with a mean reduction in Q

SUBMITTER: Gillespie P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4070096 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature