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Measuring the economic impact of falls prevention interventions
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posted on 2004-01-01, 00:00 authored by D Rowell, D Scott, Lisa BarnettLisa Barnett, J Beard, K Sloan, E van BeurdenThe objective of this paper is to assess the appropriateness of available health economic models and concepts in the development of a best practice model to assess community based multifactorial falls prevention programs. To this end, a critical review and synthesis of contemporary published and unpublished methodological approaches to economic evaluation of health initiatives in general and falls prevention initiatives in particular, has been carried out. The review indicates that costs, time and utility all need to be taken into consideration when economically evaluating a falls prevention program.
A recommended approach that takes into account a full consideration of relevant costs and benefits associated with falls prevention programs is outlined. This approach can help demonstrate the true relative efficacy of preventing falls over the treatment of their consequences.
A recommended approach that takes into account a full consideration of relevant costs and benefits associated with falls prevention programs is outlined. This approach can help demonstrate the true relative efficacy of preventing falls over the treatment of their consequences.
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Australasian journal of business and social inquiryVolume
2Issue
2Pagination
1 - 10Publisher
Academic Global PublicationsLocation
Tweed Heads, N.S.W.ISSN
1447-7033Language
engPublication classification
C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
2004, Academic Global PublicationsUsage metrics
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