Table 4.
Comparison of costs between the two insoles
| Outcome Mean Cost (£) | Custom-made functional | Prefabricated | Overall significance* |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Insole |
137.65 |
31.73 |
(Fixed price) |
|
Clinician time |
158.28 (49.55) |
163.59 (40.75) |
t=0.638, p=0.525 |
|
Patient time |
16.95 (5.31) |
17.53 (4.36) |
t=0.649, p=0.517 |
|
Patient travel |
43.15 (22.39) |
41.44 (16.72) |
t=−0.470, p=0.639 |
| Total | 656.03 (69.56) | 554.28 (53.34) | t=−8.942, p<0.001 |
Values are mean cost (£) and (SD).
*Independent sample t-tests; significance of difference between custom-made functional and prefabricated insole groups.