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    International Perspectives on the Cost-Effectiveness of Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Rare Metabolic Conditions

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    Norman, Richard
    Haas, M.
    Wilcken, B.
    Date
    2009
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Norman, R. and Haas, M. and Wilcken, B. 2009. International Perspectives on the Cost-Effectiveness of Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Rare Metabolic Conditions. Health Policy. 89: pp. 252-260.
    Source Title
    Health Policy
    DOI
    10.1016/j.healthpol.2008.08.003
    ISSN
    0168-8510
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/16150
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    • Curtin Research Publications
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    Objectives: To examine and evaluate the economic evidence regarding the use of tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) for the detection of rare metabolic conditions in neonates, and then to consider the transferability of these national-level results to other decision-making contexts.Methods: A systematic literature review was undertaken, identifying papers published between January 1997 and March 2008. Thirteen unique cost-effectiveness evaluations were identified and appraised forcomparability and transferability of results across settings.Results: The primary outcome measure was usually life years gained (LYG) or quality adjusted lifeyears gained (QALY). The incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICER) presented were generally supportive of MS/MS, but showed considerable variation. Differences in assumptions made regarding prevalence and prognosis played a significant role in this variation.Conclusions: Differences in study structure, the approach to costing, the choice of intervention, control and outcome measure, and the limit of studies to developed countries makes international generalisation of the cost-effectiveness evidence difficult. The importance of assumptions regarding disease progression and subsequent health care utilisation suggests that further work needs to consider the importance of longer-term follow-up.

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