Cost analysis of a mobile medical unit programme in Andhra Pradesh: a microcosting study protocol.
BMJ Open
; 11(2): e038191, 2021 02 04.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1962174
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Offering primary healthcare through mobile medical units is an innovative way to reach the rural and the vulnerable population. With 292 mobile medical units, the Andhra Pradesh mobile medical unit (APMMU) programme is one of the largest health outreach programmes in rural India. However, India lacks reliable cost estimates for the health services delivered through mobile medical platforms. This study aims to estimate the unit cost of providing primary care services through mobile medical units in rural and tribal areas of Andhra Pradesh. METHOD ANDANALYSIS:
Cost analysis of 12 mobile medical units will be undertaken. We will use the activity-based microcosting technique from the providers' perspective. A bottom-up approach will be used for cost estimation. Standardised tools will be used to collect data on activities and resources, and on the costs. Capital investments and recurrent costs will be measured and evaluated. Average unit costs, along with 95% CIs, will be reported. Sensitivity analysis will assess the cost estimate uncertainties and other cost assumptions. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Piramal Swasthya Management Research Institute's ethics committee approved the study. The findings of the study will be disseminated through conference presentations, publications in peer-reviewed journals and advocacy with the national and state governments. This study will provide first-hand comprehensive cost estimates of provisioning primary healthcare services using mobile medical units in India.Keywords
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Rural Population
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Mobile Health Units
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
BMJ Open
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Bmjopen-2020-038191
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