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. 2017 Apr 15;9:211–229. doi: 10.2147/CEOR.S112254

Table S4.

Parameters included in probabilistic sensitivity analysis

Parameter Distribution
Utility at each TWSTRS score (based on mapping) Multivariate normal (Cholesky)
Mean baseline TWSTRS distribution, nonresponders and responders at 0, 4, 8, 12 weeks Gamma
Transition probability: response to secondary nonresponse Beta
Duration of treatment cycle: abobotulinumtoxinA Gamma
Treatment discontinuation rate per year Gamma
AbobotulinumtoxinA_first injection dosage Gamma
AbobotulinumtoxinA_reinjection dosage: nonresponder Gamma
AbobotulinumtoxinA_reinjection dosage: responder Gamma
Setting where drug is administered (distribution)
 Neurologist visit Beta
 Physiotherapist visit Beta
 Nurse visit Beta
Disease management
 Neurologist visit (excluding BoNT-A injection) per year Gamma
 GP visit per year Gamma
Hospitalization rate per year: BoNT-A Beta
Hospitalization rate per year: BSC Beta
Length of stay for hospitalization: BoNT-A Gamma
Length of stay for hospitalization: BSC Gamma

Abbreviations: BSC, best supportive care; BoNT-A, botulinum neurotoxin type A; GP, general practitioner; TWSTRS, Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale.