A cost-effectiveness analysis of national smoking cessation services among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in Thailand.

Ratthanon Prasitwarachot Walter P Wodchis Chanthawat PatikornSomkiat WattanasirichaigoonSuthat RungruanghiranyaAraya ThongphiewNathorn Chaiyakunapruk

Published in: Journal of medical economics (2023)

FAH-SAI clinics were cost-effective under Thailand's WTP threshold. Our results could inform policymakers in allocating resources to support smoking cessation services for COPD patients in Thailand.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
end stage renal disease
primary care
ejection fraction
healthcare
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
replacement therapy
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
mental health
patient reported outcomes
health insurance