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ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF COCHLEAR IMPLANT

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 July 1999

Rob Carter  and
David Hailey
Rob Carter
Affiliation:
Monash University
David Hailey
Affiliation:
Monash University
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Abstract

Objectives: To examine the economic efficiency of current cochlear implant technology under Australian conditions in profoundly deaf adults, partially deafened adults, and children

Methods:> Cost—utility study, with weights based on judgments from persons experienced with the technology, and cost data from Australian sources.

Results: Quality—of— improvements due to functional consequences of hearing improvement were greater than those due to amelioration of hearing disability. Costs in Australian dollars per QALY (15—year assessment) ranged from $5,070—$11,100 for children, $11,790—$38,150 for profoundly deaf adults, and $14,410—$41,000 for partially deaf adults.

Conclusions: Results suggest cochlear implantation is acceptable value for money when compared with other health programs to which resources are committed in Australia.

Keywords

Cochlear implantEconomic appraisalCost—effectiveness
Type
Research Article
Information
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 15 , Issue 3 , July 1999 , pp. 520 - 530
Copyright
© 1999 Cambridge University Press

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