The cost-effectiveness of routine versus restrictive episiotomy in Argentina

From:
Department for International Development
Published
4 December 2006
Country:
Argentina
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Fox-Rushby, J., Borghi, J., Hutton, G., Bergel, E., Abalos, E., Carolli, G.

Abstract

This article provides the estimates of the cost implications of switching from routine to restrictive episiotomy in 2 provinces in Argentina (Santa Fe and Salta) from the viewpoint of the health provider. A decision-tree model was constructed that used the probabilities and patient outcomes the results of a trial in Argentina;: resource use, cost, and local epidemiologic data from interviews with obstetricians in the selected provinces and from literature reviews. Probabilistic sensitivity analysis was conducted, which provided 90% confidence ranges for the cost data.

Citation

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2002) 186 (2) 221-228 [doi:10.1067/mob.2002.119632]

The cost-effectiveness of routine versus restrictive episiotomy in Argentina

Published 4 December 2006
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