A Cost-Utility Analysis of Pre-operative 12-week Smoking Cessation Program in Adults with Indications of undergoing Elective Shoulder Arthroplasty

Key Points

• Smoking cessation programs can improve quality of life and lower healthcare costs before shoulder arthroplasty.
• The analysis suggests that implementing pre-operative smoking cessation could yield significant long-term benefits.
• Cost-utility analysis focused on patients with indications for elective shoulder surgery and the financial implications of their smoking status.
• Highlighting the potential of pre-operative interventions to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare expenses.