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ArticleClinicoEconomics and outcomes research : CEOR2019

Health economic evaluation of peritoneal dialysis based on cost-effectiveness in Japan: a preliminary study.

Tomoyuki Takura, Makoto Hiramatsu, Hidetomo Nakamoto, Takahiro Kuragano, Jun Minakuchi, Hironori Ishida, Masaaki Nakayama, Susumu Takahashi, Hideki Kawanishi

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Article in ClinicoEconomics and outcomes research : CEOR, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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Tomoyuki TakuraDepartment of Health Economy and Society Policy, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Makoto HiramatsuOutpatient Center Hospital, Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital, Okayama City, Okayama, Japan.
Hidetomo NakamotoGeneral Intrarenal Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan.
Takahiro KuraganoInternal Medicine (Nephrology and Dialysis), Hyogo College of Medicine, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo, Japan.
Jun MinakuchiNephrology (Endocrinology), Kawashima Hospital, Tokushima City, Tokushima, Japan.
Hironori IshidaUrology, Kitasaito Hospital, Asahikawa City, Hokaido, Japan.
Masaaki NakayamaKidney Center, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-7686-8899
Susumu TakahashiHead Office, International Kidney Evaluation Association Japan, Tokyo, Japan.
Hideki KawanishiArtificial Organs and Surgery, Tsuchiya General Hospital, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-1207-0888

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Abstract

backgroundIn Japan, the medical expenditures associated with dialysis have garnered considerable interest; however, a cost-effectiveness evaluation of peritoneal dialysis (PD) is yet to be evaluated. In particular, the health economics of the "PD first" concept, which can be advantageous for clinical practice and healthcare systems, must be evaluated.

methodsThis multicenter study investigated the cost-effectiveness of PD. The major effectiveness indicator was quality-adjusted life year (QALY), with a preference-based utility value based on renal function, and the cost indicator was the amount billed for a medical service at each medical institution for qualifying illnesses. In comparison with hemodialysis (HD), a baseline analysis of PD therapy was conducted using a cost-utility analysis (CUA). Continuous ambulatory PD (CAPD) and automated PD (APD) were compared based on the incremental cost-utility ratio (ICUR) and propensity score (PS) with a limited number of cases.

resultsThe mean duration since the start of PD was 35.0±14.4 months. The overall CUA for PD (179 patients) was USD 55,019/QALY, which was more cost effective (USD/monthly utility) compared with that for HD for 12-24 months (4,367 vs. 4,852;

conclusionThe cost-effectiveness of PD was potentially good in the elderly and in patients on dialysis for <24 months. Therefore, the prevalence of PD may influence the public health insurance system, particularly when applying the "PD first" concept.

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automated peritoneal dialysiscost-utility analysisdiabetic nephropathymedical service reimbursementpropensity scorequality-adjusted life year

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PMCPMC6768123

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