Economic evaluation of interventions designed to reduce Clostridium difficile infection.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Healthcare decision-makers are increasingly expected to balance increasing demand for health services with a finite budget. The role of economic evaluation in healthcare is increasing and this research provides decision-makers with new information about the management of Clostridium difficile infection, from an economic perspective.

Methods

A model-based economic evaluation was undertaken to identify the most cost-effective healthcare intervention relating to the reduction of Clostridium difficile transmission. Efficacy evidence was synthesised from the literature and was used to inform the effectiveness of both bundled approaches and stand-alone interventions, where appropriate intervention combinations were coupled together. Changes in health outcomes were est

SUBMITTER: Brain D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5752026 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature