Cost-effectiveness analysis shows incremental benefits in rehabilitation through cardiac intervention in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, indicating resource efficiency.
Key Points
This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of the British Cardiovascular Interventional Society conveyance algorithm for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients.
Developed a hybrid decision-analytic model combining a decision tree and Markov model.
Assessed cost-effectiveness over a lifetime horizon compared to standard care.
Derived model inputs from a contemporary observational pilot study.
The algorithm was cost-effective with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of £2,926 per quality-adjusted life year gained.
Probabilistic analysis indicated an 86% probability of cost-effectiveness at a £35,000 threshold.
Reductions in certain healthcare costs were noted, indicating resource efficiency.