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ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF COCHLEAR IMPLANT
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 July 1999
Abstract
Objectives: To examine the economic efficiency of current cochlear implant technology under Australian conditions in profoundly deaf adults, partially deafened adults, and children
Methods:> Cost—utility study, with weights based on judgments from persons experienced with the technology, and cost data from Australian sources.
Results: Quality—of— improvements due to functional consequences of hearing improvement were greater than those due to amelioration of hearing disability. Costs in Australian dollars per QALY (15—year assessment) ranged from $5,070—$11,100 for children, $11,790—$38,150 for profoundly deaf adults, and $14,410—$41,000 for partially deaf adults.
Conclusions: Results suggest cochlear implantation is acceptable value for money when compared with other health programs to which resources are committed in Australia.
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- International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 15 , Issue 3 , July 1999 , pp. 520 - 530
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- © 1999 Cambridge University Press