A cost-consequence analysis of the Queensland specialist palliative rural telehealth (SPaRTa) service

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Snoswell, Centaine L. [1 ,2 ]
Smith, Anthony C. [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Grove, Graham [4 ]
Broadbent, Andrew [5 ]
Caffery, Liam J. [1 ,2 ]
Thomas, Emma [1 ,2 ]
Kelly, Jaimon [1 ,2 ]
Haydon, Helen M. [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Queensland, Ctr Online Hlth, Brisbane, Australia
[2] Univ Queensland, Ctr Hlth Serv Res, Brisbane, Australia
[3] Univ Southern Denmark, Ctr Innovat Technol, Odense, Denmark
[4] Robina Hosp, Queensland Specialist Palliat Rural Telehlth Serv, Robina, Australia
[5] Gold Coast Hosp & Hlth Serv, Support & Specialist Palliat Care, Gold Coast, Australia
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Telehealth; Palliative Care; Economics; Cost-consequence; Telemedicine; CARE;
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10.1080/09699260.2024.2374601
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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
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1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
BackgroundTelehealth can extend the reach of specialist palliative care providers to ensure that patients can access specialist services closer to home.AimTo examine the cost and consequences of the Specialist Palliative Rural Telehealth (SPaRTa) service compared to the traditional non-specialist general practice-based services for people requiring palliative care.DesignThe costs and outcomes for SPaRTa were compared using cost-consequence analysis principles, with a focus on net benefit and return on investment. Costs were estimated from the perspective of the health service provider for the 2020/2021 financial year, and cost-offsets associated with change in location of death and change in hospital transfers.Setting/participantsPatients of the SPaRTa in Queensland Australia.ResultsDuring study period 5472 consultations were conducted from four major metropolitan hub sites to regional, rural, and remote areas at a total cost of $4 426 644. When remuneration for consultations, change to location of death and reduction in ambulance transfers were taken into account, the net-benefit to the state health system was $1 244 060, giving a return on investment of $1.28 for every dollar spent. SPaRTa complimented existing local care services, and enabled access to specialist care into the home.ConclusionsSPaRTa resulted in potential cost savings for the health service by enabling more convenient access to palliative care services outside of hospital settings. Decisions regarding funding for telepalliative care should consider not only the costs, but also the potential benefits to both the service providers, and the patients and families receiving this care.
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