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Table 6 Sensitivity analysis of model parameters

From: Cost effectiveness of adherence to IDSA/ATS guidelines in elderly patients hospitalized for Community-Aquired Pneumonia

 

Dominant Strategy

 

ICU

Ward

ICU Intravenous Drugsa

  

 Adherent

Never Dominant

 

 Over-Treatment

Dominant

N/A

 Under-Treatment

Never Dominant

 

Ward Intravenous Drugsa

  

 Adherent

Never Dominant

Dominant when Under-Treatment IV drugs > $25

 Over-Treatment

Dominant

Never Dominant

 Under-Treatment

Never Dominant

Dominant in circumstances when Under-Treatment IV drugs < $25 and Adherent IV Drugs > $70

Ward Oral Drugsa

  

 Adherent

Never Dominant

Dominant

 Over-Treatment

Dominant

Never Dominant

 Under-Treatment

Never Dominant

Never Dominant

  1. a 3-Way analysis across daily drug costs of $1 to $100 in 20 intervals