The cost-effectiveness and budget impact of a community-based universal newborn hearing screening program in the Philippines
Acta Medica Philippina
;
: 28-35, 2017.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-959857
ABSTRACT
@#<p style="text-align justify;"><strong>BACKGROUND:
</strong> In 2000, the World Health Organization recommended implementation of universal hearing screening. The Philippines enacted this policy into law in 2009 as it was found to be cost-effective for the Philippines. The model at the time used a hospital-based approached to screening. This paper examines the cost-effectiveness and budget impact of implementing a community-based universal hearing screening program.<br /><strong>METHODS:
</strong> A model was developed following a community-based hearing screening program. Parameters were obtained through literature review, secondary data analysis, and consultation with experts. Cost-effectiveness was assessed for a single birth cohort from a public payer and societal perspective.<br /><strong>RESULTS:
</strong> A community-based universal hearing screening program was found to be cost-saving. One-way sensitivity analysis showed that results were sensitive only to treatment rate and follow-up rate. The program is also a high budget impact program.<br /><strong>CONCLUSION:
</strong> A community-based hearing screening program is cost-saving for the Philippines. Ensuring treatment and good follow-up in testing will ensure cost-effectiveness.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
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Hearing Loss
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta Medica Philippina
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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