Is bronchial thermoplasty cost-effective as treatment for problematic asthma patients? Singapore's perspective on a global model.

Hai Van NguyenSaideep BoseShweta MitalAnthony Chau Ang YiiShin Yuh AngSean Shao Wei LamDevanand AnanthamEric FinkelsteinMariko Siyue Koh

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2017)

Based on established thresholds for cost-effectiveness, BT-OAT is not cost-effective compared with OAT in Singapore. Given its current clinical efficacy, BT-OAT is most likely to be cost-effective in a setting where the cost of BT procedure is low and costs of hospitalization and ED visits are high.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
emergency department
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
peritoneal dialysis
lung function
minimally invasive
allergic rhinitis
replacement therapy