Decision tree model
In the decision tree model, first decision was to determine gestational age at delivery. At that point, cost was determined in a hypothetical cohort of 100 neonates delivered who experienced rate of adverse outcome per specific gestational age strata (ie, 37, 38, or 39 weeks of completed gestation).
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