Quinn, T.J. (2011) Do integrated stroke services impact on the ‘cost’ of stroke? Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, 11(2), pp. 147-150. (doi: 10.1586/erp.11.7)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1586/erp.11.7
Abstract
The clinical efficacy of specialist stroke care is proven; however, corresponding economic analyses are limited. Baeten and colleagues present an analysis of the effects of an integrated stroke service and report cost-effectiveness compared with usual care. Improving efficiency of the stroke survivor's journey is an attractive intervention and this article is a welcome addition to the emerging literature on the subject. Overall, data on integrated services are encouraging, but not definitive. The article highlights the challenges of performing longer-term economic analysis in stroke care and highlights certain deficiencies in our current understanding of the economics of post-acute stroke care.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Quinn, Professor Terry |
Authors: | Quinn, T.J. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health |
Journal Name: | Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research |
ISSN: | 1473-7167 |
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