Monetised estimated quality-adjusted life year (QALY) losses for non-fatal injuries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) provide a means to compare injuries using a common measurement which allows quality of life and duration of life from an injury to be considered. A more comprehensive picture of the economic losses associated with injuries can be found when QALY estimates are combined with medical and work loss costs. This study provides estimates of QALY loss.

Methods

QALY loss estimates were assigned to records in the 2018 National Electronic Injury Surveillance System - All Injury Program. QALY estimates by body region and nature of injury were assigned using a combination of previous research methods. Injuries were rated on six dimensions, which identify a set of discrete qualitative impairments. Additionally, a seventh dimension, work-relat

SUBMITTER: Miller GF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9554892 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature