Modelling the cost-effectiveness of pulse oximetry in primary care management of acute respiratory infection in rural northern Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We aimed to determine the cost-effectiveness of supplementing standard care with pulse oximetry among children <5 years with acute respiratory infection (ARI) presenting to 32 primary care units in a rural district (total population 241,436) of Chiang Rai province, Thailand, and to assess the economic effects of extending pulse oximetry to older patients with ARI in this setting.

Methods

We performed a model-based cost-effectiveness analysis from a health systems perspective. Decision trees were constructed for three patient categories (children <5 years, children 5-14 years, and adults), with a 1-year time horizon. Model parameters were based on data from 49,958 patients included in a review of acute infection management in the 32 primary care units, published st

SUBMITTER: Chew R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9805201 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature