Costo-efectividad de la calidad del control prenatal con respecto al bajo peso al nacer en el Cauca / Antenatal control quality cost-effectiveness regarding low birth weight in Cauca

Antecedentes: El departamento del Cauca en Colombia es multiétnico, multicultural y biodiverso, también con grandes diferencias en bajo peso al nacer (BPN), mortalidad perinatal y mortalidad neonatal tardía entre municipios. Objetivo: Determinar la relación de costo-efectividad del control prenatal (CPN) cuando ha tenido buena calidad frente al que ha tenido calidad deficiente con respecto al BPN en el departamento del Cauca entre 2018 y 2020. Método: Evaluación económica con diseño epidemiológico de una cohorte histórica desde la perspectiva de la institución pagadora. Se calculó la razón incremental de costo-efectividad (RICE), análisis de sensibilidad e impacto presupuestal. Resultados: La incidencia de BPN fue del 8,3% (348/4182). La calidad deficiente en el CPN incrementó el riesgo de BPN (OR: 3,38; IC95%: 1,05-8,2) y la buena calidad tuvo una mejor relación de costo-efectividad (RICE: USD 2727,75), con posición dominante frente a la calidad deficiente (6,14 veces el PIB per cápita de ahorro) y con un impacto presupuestal de USD 2.904.392. Conclusiones: La buena calidad del CPN en el departamento del Cauca durante 2018-2020 fue costo-efectiva y dominante por ser de menor costo y mayor efectividad.

Background: The department of Cauca in Colombia is multiethnic, multicultural, and biodiverse, also with large differences in low birth weight (LBW), perinatal mortality, and late neonatal mortality among municipalities. Objective: To determine the cost-effectiveness relationship of antenatal care (ANC) when it has had good quality compared to that which has had poor quality with respect to low birth weight in the department of Cauca between 2018 and 2019. Method: Economic evaluation with epidemiological cohort design historical from the perspective of the payer institution. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (RICE), sensitivity analysis, and budgetary impact were calculated. Results: The incidence of LBW was 8.3% (348/4182). Poor quality in ANC increased the risk of LBW (OR: 3.38; CI95%: 1.05-8.2), good quality had a better cost-effectiveness ratio (RICE: USD 2727.75), with dominant position against poor quality (6.14 times the GDP/capita savings) with a budgetary impact of USD 2,904,392. Conclusions: The good quality of the ANC in the department of Cauca during 2018-2020 was cost-effective and dominant because it is lower cost and more effective.

Cost-effectiveness analysis of cinacalcet vs. paricalcitol in the treatment of hyperparathyroidism secondary to chronic kidney disease / Análise de custo-efetividade do cinacalcete vs. paricalcitol no tratamento do hiperparatireoidismo secundário à doença renal crônica

ABSTRACT Introduction For the reduction of PTH levels, two classes of drugs are available in the Brazilian market: non-selective and selective vitamin D receptor activators and calcimimetics. Among the mentioned drugs, the SUS provides oral calcitriol, paricalcitol and cinacalcet. Objectives: Develop cost-effectiveness (CE) and budgetary impact (BI) analysis of cinacalcet versus paricalcitol for patients on dialysis with SHPT, from the perspective of SUS. Methodology: A decision tree model was constructed for CE analysis, which considered the outcome of avoided parathyroidectomy and a time horizon of 1 year. As for the BI analysis, two scenarios were considered, one of which was measured demand and other epidemiological, based on data from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology (BSN). Results: The CE analysis showed that the use of cinacalcet results in one-off savings of R$1,394.64 per year and an incremental effectiveness of 0.08, in relation to avoided parathyroidectomy. The incremental CE ratio (ICER) was - R$ 17,653.67 per avoided parathyroidectomy for cinacalcet, as it was more effective and cheaper compared to paricalcitol. As for the BI analysis, it was estimated that the incremental BI with the expansion of the use of cinacalcet in the SUS will be between - R$ 1,640,864.62 and R$ 166,368.50 in the first year, considering the main and the epidemiological scenarios. At the end of 5 years after the expansion of use, an BI was estimated between - R$ 10,740,743.86 and - R$ 1,191,339.37; considering the same scenarios. Conclusion: Cinacalcet was dominant to avoid parathyroidectomies, being cost-effective.

RESUMO Introdução: Para a redução dos níveis do paratormônio (PTH) estão disponíveis no mercado brasileiro duas classes de medicamentos: ativadores do receptor da vitamina D (não seletivos e seletivos) e calcimiméticos. Dentre os medicamentos supracitados, o SUS disponibiliza calcitriol oral, paricalcitol e cinacalcete. Objetivos: Desenvolver análise de custo-efetividade (CE) e de impacto orçamentário (IO) do cinacalcete versus paricalcitol para pacientes em diálise com HPTS, na perspectiva do SUS. Metodologia: Foi construído um modelo de árvore de decisão para a análise de CE, que considerou o desfecho paratireoidectomia evitada e um horizonte temporal de 1 ano. Quanto à análise de IO, foram considerados dois cenários, um de demanda aferida e outro de abordagem epidemiológica, baseado nos dados da Sociedade Brasileira de Nefrologia (SBN). Resultados: A análise de CE mostrou que o uso de cinacalcete resulta em economia de R$ 1.394,64 ao ano e efetividade incremental de 0,08, em relação a paratireoidectomia evitada. A razão de CE incremental (RCEI) foi de - R$ 17.653,67 por paratireoidectomia evitada para o cinacalcete, já que se mostrou mais efetivo e mais barato comparado ao paricalcitol. Estimou-se que o IO incremental com a ampliação do uso do cinacalcete no SUS estará entre - R$ 1.640.864,62 e R$ 166.368,50 no primeiro ano, considerando os cenários principal e epidemiológico baseado nos dados da SBN. Já ao final de 5 anos após a ampliação do uso, estimou-se um impacto incremental entre - R$ 10.740.743,86 e - R$ 1.191.339,37; considerando os mesmos cenários. Conclusão: Cinacalcete foi dominante para evitar paratireoidectomias, sendo custo-efetivo.

Cost effectiveness of intracameral cefuroxime prophylaxis and its efficacy in preventing endophthalmitis after cataract surgery in a referral hospital / Custo-efetividade da profilaxia com cefuroxima intracameral e sua eficácia na prevenção da endoftalmite após cirurgia de catarata em um hospital de referência

ABSTRACT Purpose: To present the results of a retrospective study regarding the clinical and economic impact of intracameral cefuroxime administration to prevent endophthalmitis during cataract surgery in a referral hospital. Methods: This study included 16,902 eyes from patients who had undergone cataract surgery between 2013 and 2017. From May 2014 onwards, all patients received routine intracameral injections of 1 mg cefuroxime (10 mg/1 mL) after phacoemulsification. The prophylactic efficacy was evaluated using the relative risk ratio, whereas the economic impact was evaluated using number needed to treat to avoid endophthalmitis. Results: Before introducing cefuroxime, 3,407 cataract surgeries were performed using the phacoemulsification technique, and 7 post-operatory cases of endophthalmitis occurred (0.2% incidence). After introducing the cefuroxime protocol, 13,495 surgeries were performed, and 4 endophthalmitis cases were registered (0.03% incidence). Cefuroxime was identified as a protective factor against the development of endophthalmitis [risk ratio = 14%, p=0.002, 95% confidence interval (CI) 95%, 4%-49%], with an economic impact of number needed to treat = 568. The potential savings with cefuroxime was approximately US $2,334.36 for every 568 patients treated. Conclusion: The incidence of endophthalmitis decreased by 86% (risk ratio = 14%, p=0.002, 95% CI, 4%-49%) after introducing intracameral cefuroxime prophylaxis at the study hospital. The results presented herein provide strong evidence for the use of cefuroxime in endophthalmitis prophylaxis after phacoemulsification surgeries, outperforming the alter­native by providing both economic and clinical benefits.

RESUMO Objetivo: Apresentar os resultados de um estudo retrospectivo sobre o impacto clínico e econômico da administração de cefuroxima intracameral para prevenir endoftalmite nas cirurgias de catarata em um hospital de referência. Métodos: Este estudo incluiu 16.902 olhos de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de catarata entre 2013 e 2017. A partir de maio de 2014, todos os pacientes receberam rotineiramente uma injeção intracameral de 1mg de cefuroxima (10mg/1mL) ao final da cirurgia de facoemulsificação. A eficácia da profilaxia foi avaliada usando o risco relativo e o impacto econômico foi avaliado com o número necessário para tratar para se evitar um caso de endoftalmite. Resultados: Antes da introdução do protocolo da cefuroxima, foram realizadas 3.407 cirurgias de catarata por facoemulsificação e ocorreram 7 casos de endoftalmite pós-operatória (incidência de 0,2%). Após a introdução do protocolo da cefuroxima, foram realizadas 13.495 cirurgias e registrados 4 casos de endoftalmite (incidência de 0,03%). A cefuroxima foi um fator de proteção no desenvolvimento de endoftalmite (risco relativo = 14%, p=0,002, Intervalo de Confiança de 95% [IC 95%], 4% - 49%) e o impacto econômico do número necessário para tratar = 568. A economia potencial com a cefuroxima foi de aproximadamente US$ 2.334,36 para cada 568 pacientes tratados. Conclusão: A incidência de endoftalmite diminuiu 86% (risco relativo = 14%, p=0,002, IC 95% 4% - 49%) desde a introdução da profilaxia com cefuroxima intracameral no hospital do estudo. Os resultados apresentados mostram forte evidência para o uso da cefuroxima na profilaxia da endoftalmite após cirurgias de facoemulsificação, por proporcionar economia de custos e benefício clínico.

Utility of the Teacher Behavior Checklist beyond Psychology Majors: Replication with Brazilian Physical Education Students / Utilidad del Teacher Behavior Checklist más allá de la psicología: replicación con estudiantes brasileños de educación física

Abstract The Teacher Behavior Checklist (TBC) is a worldwide valued instrument to measure teachers' performance. Nonetheless, the studies about TBC in Brazil are still scarce, with samples mainly composed of psychology and civil engineering students. The aim of this study was to replicate the research by Keeley et al. (2010) to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the TBC with a new sample. Participants were 107 undergraduates from physical education courses from a Brazilian public university. Participants used the TBC to evaluate three types of teachers: the worst they had ever had, a regular one, and the best one. The order of evaluation of teacher types did not interfere with the response patterns, but as expected, statistically significant differences were found among the three types of teachers. Additionally, the two-factor model of the TBC was confirmed through Confirmatory Factor Analysis, providing additional evidence of construct validity. However evidence to advocate in favor of a one-factor solution was also found. McDonald's Omega results provided evidence of reliability. These findings support the use of TBC in the formative evaluation of teachers in Brazil.

Resumen The Teacher Behavior Checklist (TBC) es un instrumento valorado en todo el mundo para medir el desempeño de los profesores. Sin embargo, los estudios sobre el TBC en Brasil siguen siendo escasos, con muestras compuestas principalmente por estudiantes de psicología e ingeniería civil. El objetivo de este estudio fue replicar la investigación de Keeley et al. (2010) para evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la versión brasileña del Teacher Behavior Checklist (TBC) con una nueva muestra. Participaron 107 estudiantes de educación física de una universidad pública brasileña. Los participantes utilizaron el TBC para evaluar tres tipos de profesores: el peor que hayan tenido, uno regular y el mejor. El orden de evaluación de los tipos de docentes no interfirió con los patrones de respuesta, pero como se esperaba, encontramos diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los tres tipos de docentes. Además, el modelo de dos factores del TBC se confirmó a través de un análisis factorial confirmatorio, proporcionando evidencia adicional de validez de la construcción. No obstante, también encontramos evidencia para abogar a favor de una solución de un factor. Los resultados del Omega de McDonald indicaron evidencia de confiabilidad. Estos hallazgos apoyan el uso de TBC en la evaluación formativa de los docentes en Brasil.

Cost-effectiveness analysis of intravenous paricalcitol vs. oral calcitriol in the treatment of hyperparathyroidism secondary to chronic kidney disease / Análise de custo-efetividade do paricalcitol intravenoso vs. calcitriol oral no tratamento do hiperparatireoidismo secundário à doença renal crônica

Abstract Introduction: Hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by high levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), hyperplasia of the parathyroid glands and cardiovascular disease. Selective and non-selective and selective vitamin D-receptor activators, calcimimetics, are available in the Brazilian market to reduce PTH levels. Objectives: To develop a cost-effectiveness (C/E) and budgetary impact (BI) analysis of intravenous paricalcitol vs. oral calcitriol for patients on dialysis with SHPT, from the perspective of the Brazilian Public Health Care System (SUS). Methodology: We built a decision-tree model to analyze C/E, which considered the outcome of avoided death and a time horizon of 1 year. As for the BI analysis, two scenarios were considered, one of demand and one of epidemiological approach, based on data from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology. Results: The analysis showed that the C/E ratio was R$ 1,213.68 per year, and an incremental effectiveness of 0.032, referring to avoided death. The incremental C/E ratio was R$37,927.50 per death averted by paricalcitol. It was estimated that the incremental BI with the expansion of paricalcitol use will be between R$1,600,202.28 and R$4,128,565.65 in the first year, considering the main and epidemiological scenarios. At the end of 5 years after the expansion of its use, an incremental BI was estimated between R$ 48,596,855.50 and R$ 62,90,555.73. Conclusion: Intravenous paricalcitol has superior efficacy and similar safety to oral calcitriol, reducing the overall mortality of dialysis patients, although it implies a higher cost.

Resumo Introdução: O hiperparatireoidismo secundário (HPTS) à doença crônica renal (DRC) é caracterizado por elevados níveis de paratormônio (PTH), hiperplasia das glândulas paratireoides e doença cardiovascular. Para a redução dos níveis do PTH, estão disponíveis no mercado brasileiro os ativadores não seletivos e seletivos do receptor da vitamina D e os calcimiméticos. Objetivos: Desenvolver análise de custo-efetividade (C/E) e de impacto orçamentário (IO) do paricalcitol intravenoso vs. calcitriol oral para pacientes em diálise com HPTS, na perspectiva do Sistema Único de Saúde. Metodologia: Foi construído um modelo de árvore de decisão para a análise de C/E, que considerou o desfecho morte evitada e um horizonte temporal de 1 ano. Quanto à análise de IO, foram considerados dois cenários, sendo um de demanda aferida e um de abordagem epidemiológica, baseado nos dados da Sociedade Brasileira de Nefrologia. Resultados: A análise mostrou que a relação de C/E foi de R$ 1.213,68 ao ano, e uma efetividade incremental de 0,032, referente à morte evitada. A razão de C/E incremental foi de R$ 37.927,50 por morte evitada para o paricalcitol. Estimou-se que o IO incremental com a ampliação do uso do paricalcitol estará entre R$ 1.600.202,28 e R$ 4.128.565,65 no primeiro ano, considerando os cenários principal e o epidemiológico. Já no fim de 5 anos após a ampliação do uso, estimou-se IO incremental entre R$ 48.596.855,50 e R$ 62.90.555,73. Conclusão: O paricalcitol intravenoso tem eficácia superior e segurança semelhante ao comparador calcitriol oral, diminuindo a mortalidade geral dos pacientes em diálise, embora implique maior custo.

Construction and Consideration of Comprehensive Evaluation System for Clinical Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treating Malignant Tumors / 中医杂志

With reference to the comprehensive evaluation system for the clinical effectiveness of Chinese patent medicine， this paper summarized the current status and problems of the comprehensive evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） in the treatment of malignant tumors from seven aspects， including safety， effectiveness， cost-effectiveness， innovation， suitability， accessibility， and TCM features. On this basis， the characteristics of TCM and the disciplinary characteristics of oncology are considered， and multiple sources of evidence， focus on dominant groups of people， consideration of economic toxicity， paying attention to post-marketing research， targeting at patients' willingness of medication， anchoring the supply of TCM services， and introducing symptoms threshold events are further emphasized. Moreover， methods such as nested case-control studies， enrichment designs， real-world research， and intelligent TCM diagnosis and treatment platforms are used to obtain high-level clinical evidence， ultimately building a scientific， homogeneous， and standardized comprehensive evaluation system for the clinical effectiveness of TCM in the treatment of malignant tumors.

Effectiveness of a whole-process health education model among inpatients with ascites type of advanced schistosomiasis / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a whole-process health education model among inpatients with ascites type of advanced schistosomiasis. Methods A “admission-hospitalization-discharge” whole-process health education model was created, 101 inpatients with ascites type of advanced schistosomiasis were given the whole-process health education. The scores of schistosomiasis control knowledge, attitudes towards schistosomiasis control and healthy behaviors, and awareness of schistosomiasis control knowledge, correct rate of attitudes towards schistosomiasis control and correct rate of healthy behaviors were compared among inpatients with ascites type of advanced schistosomiasis before and after implementation of the whole-process health education. Results The scores of schistosomiasis control knowledge, schistosomiasis control attitudes and healthy behaviors were all significantly higher among inpatients with ascites type of advanced schistosomiasis after implementation of the whole-process health education than before implementation (Z = −7.688, −3.576 and −4.328, all P values < 0.01). In addition, the awareness of schistosomiasis control knowledge increased from 54.3% to 82.7% (χ2 = 188.886, P < 0.01), and the correct rate of attitudes towards schistosomiasis control increased from 88.4% to 98.0% (χ2 = 22.001, P < 0.01), while the correct rate of healthy behaviors increased from 48.2% to 59.7% (χ2 = 11.767, P < 0.01). Conclusions The whole-process health education model may remarkably improve the awareness of schistosomiasis control knowledge and promote the formation of positive attitudes towards schistosomiasis control and correct behaviors among inpatients with ascites type of advanced schistosomiasis, which is of great significance to facilitate patients’ cure.

Risk of acute kidney injury and cost-effectiveness analysis comparing vancomycin and linezolid for the treatment of pediatric patients infected with Gram-positive bacteria / Risco de lesão renal aguda e custo-efetividade comparando vancomicina e linezolida para o tratamento de pacientes pediátricos infectados por bactérias Gram-positivas

Objective: This study aimed to compare the occurrence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in pediatric patients who used vancomycin (VAN) or linezolid (LNZ) to treat Gram-positive coccus (GPC) infections and to assess which treatment (VAN or LNZ) is the most cost-effective considering a pediatric hospital perspective. Methods: A retrospective cohort was performed to evaluate the occurrence of nephrotoxicity in pediatric patients without previous AKI, with GPC infections that used LNZ, or VAN monitored by serum VAN levels. Initially, descriptive analysis and Fisher and chisquare test were performed for this comparison. Then, a cost-effectiveness analysis was conducted through a decision tree model. The outcomes of interest were the rate of AKI related to the drug and the rate of admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) and cure. Results: In patients without previous acute kidney injury (AKI), 20% developed nephrotoxicity associated with VAN versus 9.6% in the LNZ group (p = 0.241). As there was no difference in nephrotoxicity between VAN andlinezolid (LNZ), vancomycin (VAN) monitored by serum VAN levels can optimize and rationalize the treatment. The nephrotoxicity risk criterion should not guide the prescription for LNZ. Furthermore, the average global cost of treatment with VAN was approximately R$ 43,000, while for LNZ, it was R$ 71,000. Conclusion: VAN was considered dominant (lower cost and greater effectiveness) over LNZ for treating patients with GPC infection.

Objetivo: Este estudo objetivou comparar a ocorrência de lesão renal aguda (LRA) em pacientes pediátricos que usaram vancomicina (VAN) ou linezolida (LNZ) para tratar infecções por cocos Gram-positivos (CGP) e avaliar qual tratamento (VAN ou LNZ) é o mais custo-efetivo considerando a perspectiva de um hospital pediátrico. Métodos: Foi realizada uma coorte retrospectiva para avaliar a ocorrência de nefrotoxicidade em pacientes pediátricos sem LRA prévia, com infecções por CGP que utilizaram LNZ ou VAN, combinada com vancocinemia. Para essa comparação, inicialmente foram realizados análise descritiva e testes de Fisher e qui-quadrado. Em seguida, foi realizada uma análise de custo-efetividade por meio de um modelo de árvore de decisão. Os desfechos de interesse foram a taxa de LRA relacionada ao medicamento e a taxa de internação em unidade de terapia intensiva e cura. Resultados: Nos pacientes sem LRA prévia, 20% deles desenvolveram nefrotoxicidade associada à VAN versus 9,6% no grupo LNZ (p = 0,241). Como não houve diferença na nefrotoxicidade entre VAN e LNZ, a VAN combinada com a vancocinemia pode otimizar e racionalizar o tratamento, e a prescrição de LNZ não deve ser guiada pelo critério de risco de nefrotoxicidade. Além disso, o custo médio global do tratamento com VAN foi de aproximadamente R$ 43.000, enquanto para LNZ foi de R$ 71.000. Conclusão: Assim, a VAN foi considerada dominante (menor custo e maior eficácia) sobre a LNZ para o tratamento de pacientes com infecção por CGP.

Custo efetividade do uso da terlipressina no tratamento da síndrome hepatorrenal / Cost effectiveness of using terlipressin to treat hepatorenal syndrome

ABSTRACT Background Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is the most severe form of acute kidney injury in patients with advanced cirrhosis, and it is associated with high mortality. It is usually diagnosed according to criteria defined by the International Ascites Club. Currently, the most frequently indicated pharmacological therapy for the treatment of HRS is a combination of splanchnic vasoconstrictors (terlipressin or norepinephrine) in combination with albumin. With the progressive increase in healthcare spending, it is important to conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of pharmacological treatment in patients who are diagnosed with HRS. Objective: To perform a cost-effectiveness assessment for the use of terlipressin in combination with albumin to treat HRS in patients with cirrhosis. Methods: Economic evaluation of cost-effectiveness based on secondary data from studies showed the efficacy of terlipressin therapy compared with norepinephrine combined with albumin or albumin alone. The cost-effectiveness analysis was calculated using an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER), and a sensitivity analysis was developed by varying the values of therapies and probabilities. The Brazilian real was the currency used in the analysis, and the results were converted to US dollars. Results: After selection, eligibility, and evaluation of the quality of publications, the results demonstrated that administration of terlipressin or norepinephrine in combination with albumin in patients diagnosed with HRS type 1 was efficacious. The cost of treatment with terlipressin in combination with albumin was USD $1,644.06, administration of albumin alone was USD $912.02, and norepinephrine plus albumin was USD $2,310.78. Considering that the combination therapies demonstrated effectiveness, the incremental cost of terlipressin and norepinephrine in combination with albumin was USD $666.73, and an effectiveness of 0.570 was found for terlipressin in combination with albumin and 0.200 for norepinephrine in combination with albumin. The incremental effectiveness was 0.370, and the ICER was USD $1,801.97. Thus, the parameters of increasing cost per therapy and ICER indicated that the combined therapy of terlipressin plus albumin was cost effective compared to albumin alone or norepinephrine plus albumin in a public single-payer healthcare system. Conclusion: A cost-effectiveness analysis showed that terlipressin in combination with albumin when administered concomitantly to patients who were diagnosed with type 1 HRS is cost-effective compared to norepinephrine in combination with albumin administered in a controlled environment.

RESUMO Contexto: A Síndrome Hepatorrenal (SHR) é a forma mais grave de lesão renal aguda em pacientes com cirrose avançada, estando diretamente associada a alta taxa de mortalidade. Normalmente é diagnosticada seguindo critérios definidos pela International Ascites Club (IAC). Atualmente, as terapias farmacológicas mais indicadas no tratamento da SHR são a combinação de vasoconstritores esplâncnicos (terlipressina ou norepinefrina) associados à albumina. Com o aumento progressivo dos gastos em saúde, torna-se relevante realizar uma análise de custo-efetividade do tratamento farmacológico em pacientes com diagnóstico de SHR. Objetivo: Realizar avaliação de custo-efetividade do uso da terlipressina associada à albumina no tratamento da SHR em pacientes com cirrose. Métodos: Avaliação econômica de custo-efetividade, com base em dados secundários de estudos publicados com resultado da eficácia da terapia com terlipressina, em comparação com norepinefrina combinada com albumina ou apenas albumina. A análise de custo-efetividade foi calculada usando a razão de custo-efetividade incremental (RCEI) e uma análise de sensibilidade foi desenvolvida variando os valores das terapias e probabilidades. O real foi a moeda utilizada na análise. Resultados: Após a seleção, elegibilidade e avaliação da qualidade das publicações, os resultados demonstraram que a administração da associação de terlipressina ou norepinefrina com albumina em pacientes diagnosticados com SHR tipo 1 possui eficácia comprovada. Os custos do tratamento com a terapia combinada de terlipressina com albumina foram de USD $1,644.06, administração de somente albumina USD $912.02 e norepinefrina mais albumina USD $2,310.78. Considerando as terapias combinadas com efetividade terapêutica comprovada, isto é, terlipressina e norepinefrina associada a albumina, o custo incremental foi de USD $666.73 e efetividade de 0,570 para o grupo da terlipressina associada a albumina e de 0,200 para o grupo da norepinefrina associada a albumina. A efetividade incremental foi de 0,370 e o valor da RCEI foi de USD $1,801.97. Assim, os fatores de incremento do custo por terapia e razão de custo-efetividade incremental definem que a terapia combinada de terlipressina mais albumina é custo efetiva quando comparada a administração de somente albumina ou norepinefrina no cenário do sistema único de saúde. Conclusão: O estudo demonstrou por meio de uma análise de custo-efetividade que a terlipressina associada à albumina quando administrada concomitantemente a pacientes com diagnóstico de SHR tipo 1 é custo-efetiva quando comparada à albumina sozinha e com norepinefrina associada à albumina administrada em um ambiente controlado.

Blinatumomabe em pacientes pediátricos com leucemia linfoblástica aguda B em primeira recidiva de alto risco: um estudo de custo-efetividade / Blinatumomab in high-risk first relapse pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a cost-effectiveness analysis

Objetivo: Estimar a custo-efetividade do blinatumomabe como novo padrão no tratamento de consolidação de pacientes pediátricos com leucemia linfoblástica aguda de células precursoras B (LLA-B) em primeira recidiva de alto risco. Métodos: Um modelo de sobrevida particionado com horizonte lifetime e ciclo de quatro semanas foi construído na perspectiva do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Sobrevida livre de eventos e sobrevida global foram extrapoladas com base no ensaio clínico 20120215, usando funções paramétricas. A taxa de desconto foi de 5%. O impacto de variações em pressupostos foi explorado em análises de cenário. Resultados: O custo lifetime com desconto para o caso base foi de R$ 351.615 para blinatumomabe contra R$ 97.770 para HC3 (grupo controle de quimioterapia-padrão), com ganho de 9,96 e 6,74 anos de vida ajustados para qualidade (QALYs), respectivamente. A razão de custo-efetividade incremental (RCEI) foi de R$ 78.873/QALY. Considerando um cenário sem descontos, a RCEI foi de R$ 33.731/QALY ganho. Os outros cenários com maior impacto na RCEI foram a exclusão do desperdício de blinatumomabe (isto é, considerando que a sobra em frasco-ampola de um paciente seria reaproveitada para outro paciente: R$ 35.751) e a alteração do tempo de infusão (troca de bolsa em 48 ou 96 horas em vez de 24 horas: R$ 35.515). A probabilidade de o blinatumomabe ser custo-efetivo foi de 65,7% na análise probabilística, considerando um limiar de R$ 95.501. Conclusões: Blinatumomabe é custo-efetivo para pacientes pediátricos com LLA-B derivada em primeira recidiva de alto risco na perspectiva do SUS.

Objective: To estimate the cost-effectiveness of blinatumomab as the new standard treatment of consolidation in high-risk first relapse pediatric patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). Methods: A partitioned survival model with a lifetime horizon and a 4-week cycle was developed from the Brazilian public healthcare payer's perspective (SUS). Event-free survival and overall survival were extrapolated based on data from the 20120215 clinical trial using parametric functions. A 5% discount rate was used, and the impact of variations in model parameters and assumptions were explored in scenario analyses. Results: The discounted base case lifetime cost was R$ 351,615 for blinatumomab vs. R$ 97,770 for standard chemotherapy control group (HC3), with 9.96 QALYs gained with blinatumomab vs. 6.74 QALYs gained with HC3. The incremental costeffectiveness ratio (ICER) was R$ 78,873/QALY. Considering an undiscounted scenario, the ICER was.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of on-site first-aid training amongfishermen using the Deming Circle / 预防医学

Objective@#To evaluate the effectiveness of the Demin Circle in on-site first-aid training among fishermen, so as to provide insights into improving the on-site first-aid knowledge and skills among fishermen. @*Methods @#Deep-sea male fishermen were sampled from Putuo District of Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province and randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. Participants in the control group received training pertaining to conventional first-aid knowledge, while participants in the intervention group were given the Deming Circle. The knowledge, awareness and skills of on-site first-aid, and satisfaction with the first-aid training were evaluated among fishermen before and after the training using questionnaire surveys and on-site first-aid skill operations. @*Results@#A total of 327 questionnaires were allocated, and 273 valid questionnaires were recovered, with an effective recovery rate of 83.49%. There were 132 respondents in the control group and 141 in the intervention group, and there were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of age or educational level ( P>0.05 ). The increase of the score of on-site first-aid knowledge, proportion of active learning of on-site first-aid knowledge, proportion of active elimination of potential dangers and proportion of active implementation of on-site first-aid, and seizing the skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, trauma first-aid, airway foreign body disposal and calling the police were all higher in the intervention group than in the control group ( P<0.05 ). Following training, the score of satisfaction with the training was significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group [( 9.13±0.49 ) vs. ( 7.08±0.72 ) points, P<0.05 ], and the score of willingness to continue the enrollment in the Deming Circle was significantly greater in the intervention group than in the control group [( 65.13±3.11 ) vs. ( 43.62±3.79 ) points, P<0.05 ].@*Conclusion@#Deming Circle is superior to conventional first-aid training for improving the effectiveness of on-site first-aid training among fishermen.

Analysis on the promotion effect of the national multi-disciplinary team diagnosis and treatment pilot project of digestive system tumors / 中华医院管理杂志

Objective:To analyze the progress and promotion effect of the national multidisciplinary team(MDT) pilot project of digestive system tumor diagnosis and treatment, for the reference in promoting the popularition of tumor MDT model.Methods:The data of MDT project evaluation forms of 231 digestive system tumor MDT pilot hospitals in 2018(July 2017 to June 2018), 2019(July 2018 to June 2019)and 2020(July 2018 to June 2019)were obtained. The MDT of digestive system tumors, the development of outpatient and inpatient MDT, the distribution of cases, and the management, charging and regional radiation of MDT in the pilot hospital were analyzed. Descriptive analysis and frequency analysis were used for all the data.Results:With pilot hospitals of missing data excluded, the number of pilot hospitals included in the analysis from 2018 to 2020 was 227, 224 and 224, respectively.The number of pilot hospitals carrying out digestive system tumor MDT increased from 174 in 2018 to 222 in 2020, the number of outpatient and inpatient MDT cases increased from 48 332 and 61 823 to 72 493 and 106 899 respectively, and the proportion of pilot hospitals implementing the MDT management system increased from 159 to 214. In 2020, the average expenses of outpatient and inpatient MDT were mainly 200-500 yuan, and 135(60.3%) pilot hospitals became the leading MDT hospitals in the region.Conclusions:The MDT pilot project of digestive system tumors in China has achieved remarkable results.For example, the number of pilot hospitals carrying out MDT keeps increasing year by year, and the pilot hospitals have played a leading role in the region. In order to accelerate the coverage of the tumor MDT model, the authors suggested that the hospitals should optimize MDT in terms of patient accessibility, optimize management mode, promote the medical insurance reimbursement, and strengthen regional influence.

Practice of Test-Linked Illustrative Video Lectures for Genome Education among Elementary School Students in Senior Grades and Evaluation of Its Effectiveness / 社会薬学

In order to utilize the results of genetic tests for mental and behavioral changes aimed at disease prevention, it is important to acquire the right knowledge about genetic information. Learning the basics of genetic testing and information at school may help in taking adequate precautions against illness. In this study, to improve the knowledge on central dogma (flow of genetic information) and mutation, which are the basics of genetic testing, among children in the upper grades of elementary school, we devised an illustrative video and conducted educational activities through a test-linked illustrative video lecture (TLIV lecture). In addition, the degree of comprehension and the effectiveness of the TLIV lecture were evaluated using tests conducted before and after the lecture. Both fifth and sixth graders showed a low level of comprehension (50 points or less) before the lecture. On performing the same test after the TLIV lecture, both groups showed a high degree of understanding (65 points or more), a significant increase. From the above results, it was shown that the TLIV lecture that we devised could be used as an effective tool for improving knowledge on the above-mentioned content for fifth graders and above.

Custos e benefícios da atenção domiciliar para pessoas com condições crônicas complexas: revisão integrativa / Costos y beneficios de la atención domiciliaria para personas con condiciones crónicas complejas: revisión integrativa / Costs and benefits of home care for people with complex chronic conditions: an integrative review

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar os custos e benefícios da atenção domiciliar de adultos ou idosos com condições crônicas complexas (CCC). Método: revisão integrativa, relatada segundo o Preferred Reporting Items for Syste matic reviews and Meta-Analyses. Os resultados foram submetidos à análise narrativa. Resultados: A amostra final foi de 18 estudos, publicados no período de 2008 a 2021.As CCC identificadas foram insuficiência cardíaca grave, doença renal crônica, doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica,múltiplas condições crônicas, pacientes sob quimioterapia e em cuidados paliativos. A modalidade de atenção domiciliar prevalente foi o monitoramento adistância. Conclusão: Identificou-se redução de custos entre 23,9% e 67,1%, com variações entre os componentes analisados e as metodologias utilizadas para o cálculo. Os benefícios incluem diminuição de hospitalizações; redução de exacerbações de sintomas e do uso de serviços de saúde, melhoria na qualidade de vida e controle mais eficaz das condições crônicas complexas com autocuidado e autogerenciamento.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar los costos y beneficios de la atención domiciliaria a adultos o ancianos con condiciones crónicas complejas (CCC). Método: revisión integrativa, relatada según el PreferredReportingItemsforSysteMaticReviews and Meta-Analyses. Los resultados fueron sometidos al análisis narrativo. Resultados: la muestra final fue de 18 estudios, publicados en el período de 2008 a 2021. Las CCC identificadas fueron insuficiencia cardíaca grave, enfermedad renal crónica, enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, múltiples condiciones crónicas, pacientes bajo quimioterapia y en cuidados paliativos. La modalidad de atención domiciliaria prevalente fue el monitoreo a distancia. Conclusión: se identificó reducción de costos entre el 23,9% y el 67,1%, con variaciones entre los componentes analizados y las metodologías utilizadas para el cálculo. Los beneficios incluyen disminución de hospitalizaciones; reducción de exacerbaciones de síntomas y del uso de servicios de salud, mejora en la calidad de vida y un control más eficaz de las condiciones crónicas complejas con autocuidado y autogestión.

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the costs and benefits of home care for adults or elderly with complex chronic conditions (CCC). Method: Integrative Review, reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews. The results were submitted to the Narrative analysis final sample was 18 studies, published from 2008 to 2021. The CCC identified were severe heart failure, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, multiple chronic conditions, patients undergoing chemotherapy and palliative care. The prevalent mode of home care was remote monitoring. Conclusion: Cost reduction was identified between 23.9% and 67.1%, with variations between the components analyzed and the methodologies used for the calculation. The benefits include decreased hospitalizations; reduced exacerbations of symptoms and use of health services, improved quality of life and more effective control of complex chronic conditions with self-care and self-management.

Cost-effectiveness analysis of the implementation of advanced practice nursing: how to move forward? / Análisis costo-efectividad de la aplicación de enfermería de práctica avanzada: ¿cómo avanzar? / Análise custo-efetividade da implementação da enfermagem de práticas avançadas: como avançar?

ABSTRACT This essay explores possibilities of advances in cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) in advanced practice nursing (APN). The arguments were structured according to the current health landscape, the need to evaluate APN practices as health technology and evidence and recommendations for conducting CEA. Benefits of APN were evidenced in the improvement of indicators such as mortality, hospital readmission, among others. However, the absence of a standard of care, combined with the existence of different models and short time horizon interfered with the estimation of direct costs. The studies on CEA were inconclusive, mainly due to the lack of cost per unit of success and calculation of the CEA ratio. In the context of the APN, to conduct CEA that really contributes to robust results, thus subsidizing decision-making requires a joint effort of training institutions, delimitation and standardization of practice by regulatory agencies of the profession and health services, based especially on accreditation policies.

RESUMEN Este ensayo explora las posibilidades de avances en la evaluación de costo-efectividad (ECA) de la enfermería de práctica avanzada (EPA). Los argumentos se estructuraron según el escenario de salud actual, la necesidad de evaluar las prácticas de la EPA, como tecnología sanitaria, evidencia y recomendaciones para realizar análisis de costo-efectividad. Los beneficios de la enfermería de práctica avanzada se evidenciaron en la mejora de los indicadores como mortalidad, reingreso hospitalario, entre otros. Sin embargo, la falta de un estándar de cuidados, combinado con la existencia de diferentes modelos y el corto plazo, interfirió en la estimación de los costos directos. Los estudios no fueron concluyentes sobre el análisis de costo-efectividad, principalmente debido a la falta de costo por unidad de éxito y cálculo de la relación ACE. En el contexto de la enfermería de práctica avanzada, la realización de análisis de costo-efectividad que contribuya a resultados robustos apoyando la toma de decisiones requiere un esfuerzo conjunto de las instituciones de formación, delimitación y estandarización de la práctica por parte de los organismos reguladores de la profesión y los servicios de salud fundamentados, especialmente, en las políticas de acreditación.

RESUMO O presente ensaio explora possibilidades de avanços na avaliação custo-efetividade (ACE) da enfermagem de práticas avançadas (EPA). Os argumentos foram estruturados segundo o panorama de saúde atual, necessidade de avaliação das práticas da EPA, como tecnologia em saúde, evidências e recomendações para condução de análise custo-efetividade. Benefícios da enfermagem de práticas avançadas foram evidenciados na melhora de indicadores como mortalidade, readmissão hospitalar, entre outros. Todavia, a ausência de um padrão de cuidados, combinada com a existência de modelos distintos e curto horizonte temporal, interferiram na estimativa de custos diretos. Os estudos foram inconclusivos acerca da análise custo-efetividade, sobretudo pela ausência de custo por unidade de sucesso e cálculo da razão ACE. No contexto da enfermagem de práticas avançadas, a condução de análise custo-efetividade que contribua com resultados robustos, subsidiando na tomada de decisões, requer esforço conjunto de instituições formadoras, delimitação e normatização da prática por órgãos reguladores da profissão e, de serviços de saúde, alicerçados, especialmente em políticas de acreditação.

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy for Primary Prevention Patients with Additional Risk Factors in Brazil

Abstract Background: Implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) therapy for primary prevention (PP) of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is well-established but underutilized globally. The Improve SCA study has identified a cohort of patients called 1.5 primary prevention (1.5PP), based on PP patients with the presence of documented risk factors: non-sustained ventricular tachycardia, frequent premature ventricular contractions, left ventricular ejection fraction < 25%, and pre-syncope or syncope. Objective: This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of ICD therapy compared to no ICD among 1.5PP patients in the Brazilian public healthcare system. Methods: Modified inputs to a published Markov model were applied to compare costs and outcomes of ICD therapy to no ICD therapy from the Brazilian payer's perspective. Mortality and utility estimates were obtained from the IMPROVE SCA trial. Additional effectiveness inputs were sourced from the literature. Cost inputs were obtained from the Brazilian Unified Health System and the Ministry of Health. Costs were discounted at 4.7%; quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) were discounted at 1.45%. This study applied a willingness-to-pay (WTP) value of three times Brazil's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017, R$105,723 (Brazilian Real). Results: The total discounted lifetime costs for ICD therapy were R$100,920 compared to R$43,866 for no ICD therapy. Total discounted QALYs for ICD therapy and no ICD therapy were 9.85 and 7.15, respectively. The incremental cost effectiveness ratio was R$21,156 per QALY and less than the R$105,723 WTP threshold. Results from sensitivity analyses were consistent with base case results. Conclusions: ICD therapy compared to no ICD therapy is cost-effective in the 1.5PP population in Brazil. (Int J Cardiovasc Sci. 2021; [online].ahead print, PP.0-0)

Qualidade metodológica das avaliações econômicas de antineoplásicos submetidas à Agência Nacional de Saúde Suplementar (ANS) na atualização do rol 2020 ­ Estudo de avaliação crítica / Methodological quality of economic assessments of antineoplastics submitted to Supplementary Health Agency in the update of the 2020 list ­ Critical assessment study

Objetivo: Descrever e analisar criticamente as avaliações econômicas de medicamentos antineoplásicos submetidas à Agência Nacional de Saúde Suplementar (ANS) durante o processo de atualização do rol de procedimentos em saúde 2020. Métodos: Estudo transversal de análise crítica dos estudos de avaliação econômica integrantes da documentação submetida à ANS com o objetivo de incorporação no rol de procedimentos. A avaliação da qualidade metodológica foi realizada por meio da ferramenta Methodology Checklist 6: Economic Evaluations Version 3.0 da Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network. Resultados: Foram incluídas 49 avaliações econômicas: 22 estudos de custo-efetividade, 10 estudos de custo-utilidade, três estudos de custo-minimização e 14 estudos de custo-efetividade e custo-utilidade. A qualidade metodológica foi considerada, na maior parte (88%), como aceitável ou de baixa qualidade. Conclusão: Estudos de avaliação econômica são fundamentais no processo decisório de incorporação de tecnologias na saúde suplementar. Esta análise crítica sugere que a qualidade dos estudos econômicos apresentados dentro das propostas de incorporação de antineoplásicos durante o processo de atualização do rol 2020 da ANS foi limitada. Inconsistências metodológicas e falta de um relato transparente reduzem a validade e a aplicabilidade dos achados na tomada de decisão.

Objective: To describe and critically appraise the economic evaluations of antineoplastic drugs submitted to the ANS during the process of updating its 2020' list of procedures. Methods: Cross-sectional study of critical analysis of the economic evaluation studies included in the documentation submitted to the ANS with the aim of incorporating them into the list of procedures. The methodological quality assessment was carried out using the Methodology Checklist 6: Economic Evaluations Version 3.0 of the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network. Results: Overall, 49 economic evaluations were included: 22 cost-effectiveness studies, 10 cost-utility studies, three cost-minimization studies and 14 mixed economic studies. Methodological quality was mostly considered as acceptable or low quality. Conclusion: Economic evaluation studies are fundamental in the decision-making process of incorporating technologies into supplementary health care. This critical appraisal suggests that the quality of the economic studies presented within the proposals to incorporate antineoplastics during the process of updating the ANS 2020 roll was limited. Methodological inconsistencies and lack of transparent reporting reduce the validity and applicability of findings for decision-making

Effectiveness of integrated schistosomiasis control in Changzhou City from 2015 to 2020 / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of the integrated schistosomiasis control measures in Changzhou City from 2015 to 2020, so as to provide insights into the formulation of the strategy used to consolidate the schistosomiasis elimination achievements. Methods The annual schistosomiasis control working report and integrated schistosomiasis control data were collected in Changzhou City from 2015 to 2020, and the prevalence of Schistosoma japonicum infections in humans and livestock and snail status were analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of the integrated schistosomiasis control measures. Results During the period from 2015 to 2020, a total of 112 061 person-time individuals received serological tests for S. japonicum infections in Changzhou City, and the sero-prevalence was 0.15% to 1.09% during the 6-year period, with a significant difference seen among years (χ2 = 288.11, P < 0.05). From 2015 to 2020, a total of 13 435 person-time individuals received stool examinations, with no egg-positives identified; among 5 840 herd-time livestock receiving schistosomiasis examinations, no positives were detected, while a 100% coverage of fencing livestock was seen each year. During the 6-year period, a total of 38.40 hm2 snail habitats were found, including 8.97 hm2 emerging snail habitats, and among the 2 344 snails dissected, no S. japonicum infection was found. Chemical treatment covered an area of 385.71 hm2, and environmental improvements covered an area of 200.39 hm2. The mean density of living snails was less than 0.1 snails/0.1 m2 in snail habitats found in Changzhou City each year from 2015 to 2020, and the coverage of harmless toilets was 100% in 2020. During the 6-year period, a total of 3.740 6 million person-time individuals were given schistosomiasis health education in Changzhou City. Conclusions Changzhou City is now at the post-elimination surveillance stage; however, there are still factors affecting schistosomiasis transmission. The schistosomiasis surveillance system remains to be improved to consolidate the schistosomiasis elimination achievements in Changzhou City.

Training effect and influencing factors of transfer training for psychiatrists in Sichuan province / 四川精神卫生

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and influencing factors of transfer training for psychiatrists in Sichuan province， and to provide references for development of psychiatric personnel training program. MethodsThe qualified trainees who completed the phase I-IV transfer trainings at six regional mental health centers of Sichuan province from January 2015 to December 2018 were enrolled. All the selected trainees underwent three stages of systematic training： theoretical study， clinical practice and community practice. Moreover， trainees were given a closed-book examination at the end of the first stage of theoretical training and the third stage of community practice， and the examination results were used as indicators to assess the effectiveness of the training. ResultsThe trainees of different educational background， age， hospital type， hospital level and clinical practice bases had statistically different examination results （P<0.05 or 0.01）. The results of both examinations of the trainees in transfer training were all better than those of the residents in standardized training ［（77.00±8.55） vs. （70.90±6.81）， （77.24±8.80） vs. （69.00±7.66）， P<0.05］. ConclusionEducational requirements （bachelor's degree and above） and reasonable allocation of clinical practice bases may be the important measures to enhance the effect of transfer training for psychiatrists.

Effectiveness evaluation of peer-group level care and management mode in HIV infected patients / 上海预防医学

Objective To introduce and conduct effectiveness evaluation of peer-group level care and management mode in people living with HIV and AIDS(PLHAs)in Jing'an District, Shanghai. Methods We recruited PLHAs who were managed by Jing'an District and participated in the peer-group care activities from 2015 to 2016, and collected their data of general conditions, behavior, antiretroviral therapy, life quality, social support, mental status and medical modes, and then conducted effectiveness evaluation of the mode by multivariate logistic regression model and linear regression model. Results A total of 300 PLHAs were included with 150 cases in each group. PLHAs in target group had higher proportion of antiretroviral therapy[82.7%(124/150)and 64.7%(97/150)]. In addition, they got higher scores in mental health(48.5±9.2 and 43.9±10.6)and social support(28.7±8.2 and 24.8±6.6), and lower scores in depressive severity index(0.5±0.1)and avoidance of medical modes(16.1±3.0 and 17.0±2.5). Multivariate analysis showed that PLHAs in target group had less sex partners(zero partner, OR = 2.1, 95%CI:1.1-3.9;one partner, OR = 3.6, 95%CI:1.9-6.8)and increased condom use(no sex, OR = 5.3, 95%CI:2.4-11.7;complete use, OR = 10.6, 95%CI:4.7-24.1;random miss, OR = 5.1, 95%CI:1.8-14.8)in the last 12 months. Conclusion The effect of peer-group level care and management mode is significantly good in promoting behavior change, enhancing health concern and increasing antiretroviral therapy.