Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Low-Cost, Domestic Short Peripheral Catheters Versus Higher-Priced, Imported Short Peripheral Catheters

DİZBAY M., ÖZGER H. S., Bilgetekin I., Basyurt R., Yurtal O., Simsek H., ...More

JOURNAL OF INFUSION NURSING, vol.42, no.4, pp.209-214, 2019 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/nan.0000000000000336
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF INFUSION NURSING
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.209-214
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This prospective study has been designed with the hypothesis that low unit price does not necessarily mean cost-effectiveness. Low-cost, domestic short peripheral catheters (SPCs) and higher-priced, imported SPCs were compared in 2 different time periods. With the use of the higher-priced, imported SPCs, the rate of successful insertion on first attempt was increased (P < .001), and the development of complications was reduced (P < .001). The study revealed that $345 was saved per 1000 catheters when the catheter with the higher unit price was chosen. Although the domestic SPCs had a low unit price, their use resulted in greater health care expenses.