Cost–Benefit Analysis of Single versus Repeated Use of Single-Use Devices in Cataract Surgery
Panagiota Naoum,1 Sotiria Palioura,2 Vasiliki Naoum,1 Nikos Nomikos,1 Konstantina Bachtalia,1 Konstantinos Zisis,1 Kostas Athanasakis,1,3 John Kyriopoulos1 1Institute for Health Economics, Athens, Greece; 2Athens Vision Eye Institute, Athens, Greece; 3Department of Public Health Policy, School of Pu...
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| description | Panagiota Naoum,1 Sotiria Palioura,2 Vasiliki Naoum,1 Nikos Nomikos,1 Konstantina Bachtalia,1 Konstantinos Zisis,1 Kostas Athanasakis,1,3 John Kyriopoulos1 1Institute for Health Economics, Athens, Greece; 2Athens Vision Eye Institute, Athens, Greece; 3Department of Public Health Policy, School of Public Health, University of West Attica, Athens, GreeceCorrespondence: Panagiota NaoumInstitute for Health Economics, Aldou Manoutiou 10, Athens, 11521, GreeceTel +30 210 6455562Email yiota_n87@yahoo.grPurpose: To estimate the net cost effect associated with the real-world practice of repeated use of designated single-use medical devices (SUDs) versus their proper single use in cataract surgery in Greece.Design: A cost-benefit analysis model was constructed in the form of a decision tree.Methods: A digital expert panel was assembled in order to estimate the probabilities of intraoperative and postoperative complications associated with single and repeated use of SUDs. Unit costs for the management of each complication were obtained from the official Greek bulletins. A Monte Carlo-type sensitivity analysis was performed to assess the robustness of the results.Results: Based on the probabilities of complications attained from the expert panel, repeated use of SUDs is associated with a higher chance of complications compared to single use, which results in higher cost of complication management. Under the healthcare sector perspective, the total expected cost per cataract surgery is 1,403.98€ (1,244.20€ the initial cost of cataract surgery plus 159.78€ the cost of adverse events) in the case of single use, while for repeated use the total cost is 1,486.29€ (1,146.86€ + 339.43€, respectively) and, thus, repeated use of SUDs in cataract surgery results in 82.31€ higher expected cost per patient compared to their single use. Moreover, the societal perspective analysis indicated even higher additional costs in the case of SUD reuse (108.24€).Conclusion: Repeated use of SUDs in cataract surgery is not appropriate, it jeopardizes patient safety and carries a legal liability for the reuser. The present study, which is the first to attach a monetary value to the common yet questionable practice of SUD reuse, shows that it is not cost beneficial. Therefore, it is expected that the results will have implications in policy formulations to improve the delivery of cataract healthcare.Keywords: cataract, cataract surgery, single-use devices, SUDs |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b8e45e06ba5e447d80a5b234d0fa650d2022-12-21T22:55:14ZengDove Medical PressClinical Ophthalmology1177-54832021-04-01Volume 151491150163785Cost–Benefit Analysis of Single versus Repeated Use of Single-Use Devices in Cataract SurgeryNaoum PPalioura SNaoum VNomikos NBachtalia KZisis KAthanasakis KKyriopoulos JPanagiota Naoum,1 Sotiria Palioura,2 Vasiliki Naoum,1 Nikos Nomikos,1 Konstantina Bachtalia,1 Konstantinos Zisis,1 Kostas Athanasakis,1,3 John Kyriopoulos1 1Institute for Health Economics, Athens, Greece; 2Athens Vision Eye Institute, Athens, Greece; 3Department of Public Health Policy, School of Public Health, University of West Attica, Athens, GreeceCorrespondence: Panagiota NaoumInstitute for Health Economics, Aldou Manoutiou 10, Athens, 11521, GreeceTel +30 210 6455562Email yiota_n87@yahoo.grPurpose: To estimate the net cost effect associated with the real-world practice of repeated use of designated single-use medical devices (SUDs) versus their proper single use in cataract surgery in Greece.Design: A cost-benefit analysis model was constructed in the form of a decision tree.Methods: A digital expert panel was assembled in order to estimate the probabilities of intraoperative and postoperative complications associated with single and repeated use of SUDs. Unit costs for the management of each complication were obtained from the official Greek bulletins. A Monte Carlo-type sensitivity analysis was performed to assess the robustness of the results.Results: Based on the probabilities of complications attained from the expert panel, repeated use of SUDs is associated with a higher chance of complications compared to single use, which results in higher cost of complication management. Under the healthcare sector perspective, the total expected cost per cataract surgery is 1,403.98€ (1,244.20€ the initial cost of cataract surgery plus 159.78€ the cost of adverse events) in the case of single use, while for repeated use the total cost is 1,486.29€ (1,146.86€ + 339.43€, respectively) and, thus, repeated use of SUDs in cataract surgery results in 82.31€ higher expected cost per patient compared to their single use. Moreover, the societal perspective analysis indicated even higher additional costs in the case of SUD reuse (108.24€).Conclusion: Repeated use of SUDs in cataract surgery is not appropriate, it jeopardizes patient safety and carries a legal liability for the reuser. The present study, which is the first to attach a monetary value to the common yet questionable practice of SUD reuse, shows that it is not cost beneficial. Therefore, it is expected that the results will have implications in policy formulations to improve the delivery of cataract healthcare.Keywords: cataract, cataract surgery, single-use devices, SUDshttps://www.dovepress.com/costndashbenefit-analysis-of-single-versus-repeated-use-of-single-use--peer-reviewed-article-OPTHcataractcataract surgerysingle-use devicessuds |
| spellingShingle | Naoum P Palioura S Naoum V Nomikos N Bachtalia K Zisis K Athanasakis K Kyriopoulos J Cost–Benefit Analysis of Single versus Repeated Use of Single-Use Devices in Cataract Surgery Clinical Ophthalmology cataract cataract surgery single-use devices suds |
| title | Cost–Benefit Analysis of Single versus Repeated Use of Single-Use Devices in Cataract Surgery |
| title_full | Cost–Benefit Analysis of Single versus Repeated Use of Single-Use Devices in Cataract Surgery |
| title_fullStr | Cost–Benefit Analysis of Single versus Repeated Use of Single-Use Devices in Cataract Surgery |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cost–Benefit Analysis of Single versus Repeated Use of Single-Use Devices in Cataract Surgery |
| title_short | Cost–Benefit Analysis of Single versus Repeated Use of Single-Use Devices in Cataract Surgery |
| title_sort | cost ndash benefit analysis of single versus repeated use of single use devices in cataract surgery |
| topic | cataract cataract surgery single-use devices suds |
| url | https://www.dovepress.com/costndashbenefit-analysis-of-single-versus-repeated-use-of-single-use--peer-reviewed-article-OPTH |
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