Cost-effectiveness evaluation of the strategies for prenatal diagnosis of Down's syndrome
- VernacularTitle:唐氏综合征产前诊断策略的费用-效果评价
- Author:
Jun LI
;
Jie CHEN
;
Bin WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Down's syndrome;
Cost-effectiveness;
Evaluation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration
1996;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
35) and the third strategy of providing diagnosis to those tested positive at screenings in mid-term pregnancy could, respectively, lead to the diagnosis of 0.93 and 1.47 cases of DS per 10 thousand pregnant women, but they could also induce, respectively, 1.58 and 0.28 cases of miscarriage of normal fetuses due to diagnosis procedures. The costs of one DS diagnosis were, respectively, 108890.98 yuan and 443683.11 yuan. Conclusion Taking into consideration both cost-effectiveness and safety factors, priority ought to be given to the third strategy.
