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. 2019 Feb 19;19(6):1–199.

Table A16:

Sensitivity Scenario Analysis Results: iCBT Followed by In-Person CBT in a Stepped-Care Modela

Parameter/Assumption: Guided iCBT With Individual CBT vs. Guided iCBT With Group CBT, ICER ($/QALY) Guided iCBT With Individual CBT vs. Usual Care, ICER ($/QALY) Guided iCBT With Group CBT vs. Usual Care, ICER ($/QALY)
1. Efficacy of CBT: decreased by 25%      
a. Base case 1,098 Cost saving Cost saving
b. Scenario: 0.25 × RR_iCBT & RR_CBT Dominant Cost saving Cost saving
2. Dropout: increased 2 times in CBT      
a. Base case: 19% (iCBT) and 16% (CBT) 1,098 Cost saving Cost saving
b. Scenarios: 2 × base case probability Dominant 846 Dominated
3. Utility of health states in which iCBT/CBT was provided: 10% lower      
a. Base case: 0.85 at 12 months 1,098 Cost saving Cost saving
b. Scenarios: 10% lower 560 Cost saving Cost saving
4. Medication costs      
a. Base case 1,098 Cost saving Cost saving
b. Scenario: Increased 2x (all strategies) 1,097 Cost saving Cost saving
5. Time horizon      
a. Base case: lifetime 1,098 Cost saving Cost saving
b. Scenario: 5 years 6,088 Cost saving Cost saving

Abbreviations: CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy; iCBT, internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy; ICER, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio; QALY, quality-adjusted life-year; RR, relative risk.

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All costs in 2018 Canadian dollars, discounted at 1.5%.