Health technology assessment : HTA
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Health Technol Assess · Jul 2016
ReviewA cost-effectiveness modelling study of strategies to reduce risk of infection following primary hip replacement based on a systematic review.
A deep infection of the surgical site is reported in 0.7% of all cases of total hip arthroplasty (THA). This often leads to revision surgery that is invasive, painful and costly. A range of strategies is employed in NHS hospitals to reduce risk, yet no economic analysis has been undertaken to compare the value for money of competing prevention strategies. ⋯ The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme and the Queensland Health Quality Improvement and Enhancement Programme (grant number 2008001769).
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Health Technol Assess · Jul 2016
ReviewA cost-effectiveness modelling study of strategies to reduce risk of infection following primary hip replacement based on a systematic review.
A deep infection of the surgical site is reported in 0.7% of all cases of total hip arthroplasty (THA). This often leads to revision surgery that is invasive, painful and costly. A range of strategies is employed in NHS hospitals to reduce risk, yet no economic analysis has been undertaken to compare the value for money of competing prevention strategies. ⋯ The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme and the Queensland Health Quality Improvement and Enhancement Programme (grant number 2008001769).