An economic analysis of continuous positive airway pressure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome

Helen L A Weatherly, Susan C Griffin, Catriona Mc Daid, Kate H Durée, Robert J O Davies, John R Stradling, Marie E Westwood, Mark J Sculpher

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Abstract

An important option for the medical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) during sleep. This study reports on the cost-effectiveness of CPAP compared with dental devices and lifestyle advice. The work was commissioned by the NHS HTA Programme to inform the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence's (NICE) appraisal of CPAP.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)26-34
Number of pages9
JournalInternational Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2009

Keywords

  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Great Britain
  • Humans
  • Markov Chains
  • Models, Economic
  • Models, Statistical
  • Probability
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
  • Treatment Outcome

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