Cost-Effectiveness of Upper Extremity Dry Needling in Chronic Stroke.

ABSTRACT: Dry needling is a non-pharmacological approach that has proven to be effective in different neurological conditions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a single dry needling session in patients with chronic stroke. A cost-effectiveness analysis was performed based on a randomized controlled clinical trial. The results obtained from the values of the EuroQol-5D questionnaire and the Modified Modified Ashworth Scale were processed in order to obtain the percentage of treatment responders and the quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) for each alternative. The cost analysis was that of the hospital, clinic, or health center, including the equipment and physiotherapist. The cost per respondent and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of each alternative were asses

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Sanchis D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8775940 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature