Tab. I.
Summary of the decision problem.
| Model element | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | MS and SCI individuals who use ICs |
| Perspective | Italian NHS |
| Model design | State transition cohort model |
| Discount rate | 3.0% per annum, for both costs and benefits |
| Intervention | Hydrophilic-coated intermittent catheters |
| Comparator | Uncoated intermittent catheters |
| Cycle length | 1 year (with half-cycle correction applied) |
| Time horizon (years) | Lifetime |
| Key outcomes of the model | Total costs, total quality-adjusted life years (QALYs), total life years (LYs), total numbers of events, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER), net monetary benefit (NMB) |