However, when a more complex format is required, reasonable additional expenditure on data collection tools may result in an improved cost-benefit ratio.
5 A combination therapy of nifurtimox and eflornithine was recently approved for the treatment of stage 2 HAT primarily due to a cost benefit and improved convenience of the new treatment over eflornithine alone.
Testing and diagnosis has reached levels that raise serious questions as to the true prevalence of the disorder, the accuracy of testing methods, the cost benefit of diagnosis and treatment and whether this is being translated into improved health outcomes.
"Basically, it's a cost benefit analysis.
"Everything has a cost benefit," Bain said.
CBA = Cost Benefit Analysis.
b(Net Cost Benefit ÷ Cost of Service).
Research evidence suggests that there are no significant issues of patient safety resulting from direct access to DCPs [ 11], but strong evidence of improved access to dental care, cost benefits to patients and increased patient satisfaction.
