Table 20:
Costs Used in the Economic Model
| Variable | Value (Base Case) | Range | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Contact Casting | |||
| Cost of cast | $90 | $80–$100 | Expert opinion |
| Removable Cast Walkers | |||
| Cost of removable cast walker | $150 | — | Expert opinion |
| Irremovable Cast Walkers | |||
| Cost of removable cast walker | $150 | — | Expert opinion |
| Cost of Coban wrap | $25 | $15–$30 | Expert opinion |
| Therapeutic Shoes | |||
| Cost of shoes | $100 | — | Expert opinion and assumption |
| Other Materials | |||
| Cost per dressing | $15 | — | Expert opinion |
| Professional Labour | |||
| Cost of putting on a cast | $10.25 | — | OHIP47 |
| Cost of taking off a cast | $24.10 | — | OHIP47 |
| Cost of seeing a new patient | $75 | — | Expert opinion |
| Cost of seeing a follow-up patient | $55 | — | Expert opinion |
| Cost per nursing visit | $65 | — | Expert opinion |
| Complications | |||
| Cost of amputation | $75,081 | $8,848–$100,000 | CDA45,48 and calculation |
Abbreviations: CDA, Canadian Diabetes Association; OHIP, Ontario Health Insurance Plan.