Population-level cost-effectiveness of implementing evidence-based practices into routine care.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this research was to apply a new methodology (population-level cost-effectiveness analysis) to determine the value of implementing an evidence-based practice in routine care.

Data sources/study setting

Data are from sequentially conducted studies: a randomized controlled trial and an implementation trial of collaborative care for depression. Both trials were conducted in the same practice setting and population (primary care patients prescribed antidepressants).

Study design

The study combined results from a randomized controlled trial and a pre-post-quasi-experimental implementation trial.

Data collection/extraction methods

The randomized controlled trial collected quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) from survey and medication posses

SUBMITTER: Fortney JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4254127 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature