Table 5.
Sensitivity Analysis of Lifetime Model
| Months gained, N | Cost-savings (increase), $ | Months gained, N | Cost-savings (increase), $ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base model | 8.3 | 4084 | ||
| Increase | Increase | Decrease | Decrease | |
| Double or halve intracranial hemorrhage rate | 8.3 | 3703 | 8.3 | 4275 |
| Died in hospital: up 20%, down 20% | 8.3 | 4087 | 8.3 | 4084 |
| Died at home: up 20%, down 20% | 8.3 | 6278 | 8.3 | 1891 |
| Rehabilitation at nursing home: up 20%, down 20% | 8.3 | 4747 | 8.3 | 3421 |
| Death multiplier: up 20%, down 20% | 7.6 | 3930 | 9.2 | 4279 |
| Annual restroke: up 20%, down 20% | 8.2 | 3861 | 8.4 | 4312 |
| Recurring stroke death: up 20%, down 20% | 8.2 | 4065 | 8.4 | 4104 |
| Hospital days: up 20%, down 20% | 8.3 | −2421 | 8.3 | 10,589 |
| Hospital cost: up 20%, down 20% | 8.3 | 4979 | 8.3 | 3189 |
| Rehabilitation days: up 20%, down 20% | 8.3 | 4582 | 8.3 | 3586 |
| Rehabilitation cost: up 20%, down 20% | 8.3 | 4582 | 8.3 | 3586 |
| Home health days: up 20%, down 20% | 8.3 | 4013 | 8.3 | 4156 |
| Home health cost: up 20%, down 20% | 8.3 | 4013 | 8.3 | 4156 |
| Intracerebral hemorrhage added cost: up 20%, down 20% | 8.3 | 4008 | 8.3 | 4161 |
| Annual nursing home cost: up 20%, down 20% | 8.3 | 4747 | 8.3 | 3421 |
| Subsequent stroke cost: up 20%, down 20% | 8.3 | 3878 | 8.3 | 4291 |
| QALY weights: up 10%, down 10% | 9.1 | 4084 | 7.5 | 4084 |
QALY indicates quality-adjusted life-year.