The cost-effectiveness of Cochlear implants in Swedish adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research has shown unilateral cochlear implants (CIs) significantly improve clinical outcomes and quality of life in adults. However, only 13% of eligible Swedish adults currently use a unilateral CI. The objective was to estimate the cost-effectiveness of unilateral CIs compared to a hearing aid for Swedish adults with severe to profound hearing loss.

Methods

A Markov model with a lifetime horizon and six-month cycle length was developed to estimate the benefits and costs of unilateral CIs from the Swedish health system perspective. A treatment pathway was developed through consultation with clinical experts to estimate resource use and costs. Unit costs were derived from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare and the Swedish Association of Local Author

SUBMITTER: Gumbie M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8034197 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature