Cost-Effectiveness of Prehabilitation and Early Rehabilitation After Spine Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): Per Rotbøll Nielsen, Andreasen Jakob, Asmussen Mikael, Tønnesen Hanne
Primary Institution: University of Copenhagen
Hypothesis
Does an integrated programme of prehabilitation and early rehabilitation improve cost-effectiveness and quality of life compared to standard care after lumbar spine surgery?
Conclusion
The integrated programme of prehabilitation and early rehabilitation in spine surgery is more cost-effective compared to standard care programme alone.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients in the integrated programme returned to work sooner than those in standard care.
- The integrated programme was 1,625€ less costly per patient compared to standard care.
- No significant differences in health-related quality of life scores were found between the two groups.
Takeaway
This study found that helping patients get ready for surgery and supporting them right after can save money and help them recover faster.
Methodology
The study analyzed data from 60 patients undergoing lumbar fusion, comparing an integrated programme with standard care.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to country-specific differences in costs and healthcare policies.
Limitations
The small sample size may limit the ability to detect differences in complications and quality of life.
Participant Demographics
{"total_patients":60,"integrated_program_patients":28,"standard_care_patients":32,"gender_distribution":{"integrated_program":{"women":17,"men":11},"standard_care":{"women":19,"men":13}},"age_range":{"integrated_program":"31-72","standard_care":"31-88"}}
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.092
Statistical Significance
p=0.092
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