Table 9:
Probabilistic Reference Case Analysis Results
| Strategy | Average Total Costs (95% CrI)a | Incremental Costa (95% CrI) | Average Total QALYs (95% CrI) | Incremental QALYb (95% CrI) | ICER ($/QALY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outpatient clinic NB-UVB | $7,243 ($5,998–$8,623) | – | 7.10 (6.71–7.47) | – | – |
| Home NB-UVB | $11,752 ($10,171–$13,470) | $4,509 ($3,365–$5,714) | 7.38 (7.02–7.74) | 0.29 (−0.24–0.81) | 15,675 |
Abbreviations: CrI, credible interval; ICER, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio; NB-UVB, narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy; QALY, quality-adjusted life year.
a
Incremental cost = average cost (strategy B) - average cost (strategy A).
b
Incremental effect = average effect (strategy B) - average effect (strategy A).