Cost per QALY (quality-adjusted life year) and lifetime cost of prolonged mechanical ventilation in Taiwan.

Cost per QALY (quality-adjusted life year) and lifetime cost of prolonged mechanical ventilation in Taiwan.

INTRODUCTION: Patients who require prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) are increasing and producing financial burdens worldwide. This study determines the cost per QALY (quality-adjusted life year), out-of-pocket expenses, and lifetime costs for PMV patients stratified by underlying diseases and...

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Main Authors: Mei-Chuan Hung, Hsin-Ming Lu, Likwang Chen, Ming-Shian Lin, Cheng-Ren Chen, Chong-Jen Yu, Jung-Der Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3435371?pdf=render

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