A Bayesian Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of a Telemedicine-Based Strategy for the Management of Sleep Apnoea: A Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial
Source: Isetta et al. 2015 - Pubmed ID: 26310452
Setting: Spain, Multi-center 8 hospitals
Study design:
RCT
Follow up: 6 months
Patient group:
Sample size:
Total: 139 (123)
IG: 69 (61)
CG: 70 (62)
Inclusion criteria:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Requiring CPAP treatment
Type of technology: E-mail
Videoconsultation
Webpage
- Questionnaires
- Disease information
Intervention:
Tele-follow-up to CPAP use and interactive webpage for 6 months
Clinical effect:
- Compliance (h/day) →
- Adherence (>4h/day)→
- EuroQoL →
- QALY →
Patient safety:
- Similar side effects to CPAP between groups
Patient experiences/
Staff experiences:
Patient experiences:
- Similar satisfaction reported
- Reduced travelling time to the hospital
Staff experiences: NA
Investment:
Staff Resources
- Education using website
- Development of website material
Running:
Technical
- Hosting of website
Staff resources
- Data monitoring and feedback
Organization: NA
Health care utilization:
- Nurse visits↑
- Costs →