Cost-benefit analysis of group rehabilitation training
dysphagia, stroke, Dysphagia, ’
DYSPHAGIA, STROKE, DYSPHAGIA, BLIND
This analysis suggests that the group rehabilitation program is cost-effective in comparison to usual treatment, generating net cost savings. In terms of cost composition, the control group had a higher proportion of medical institutions’ costs. To improve compliance and management effectiveness, more emphasis was placed on the human costs in the intervention group. It should be pointed out that the preliminary plan of group rehabilitation program required a significant amount of human and organizational work. But it ensured the efficient use of resources and was cost-effective. Dysphagia after stroke needs scientific management and long-term active treatment, taking into consideration the affordability of patients.. At present, there are few literatures on economic evaluation of dysphagia after stroke in community management. This study has made a beneficial exploration and attempt at economically evaluating a group rehabilitation program after stroke. The results show that this method is feasible. It can be considered as the most economical and effective management mode, which can realize the rational allocation of limited health resources.The limitations of this study and suggestions for future studies are as follows. Firstly, The sample size of this study is small, which may have resulted in underpowered analysis. Second, it was impossible to blind participants or people delivering the intervention. Third, The study lacked longer follow-up, which would also enable us to determine whether the loss to follow-up observed in the control group will worsen and if the effect in the intervention be maintained, as well as for how long.