Cost-effectiveness analysis of colorectal cancer screening strategies in singapore: A dynamic decision analytic approach
Publication Type
Conference Proceeding Article
Publication Date
12-2004
Abstract
A dynamic decision analytic framework using local statistics and expert's opinions is put to study the cost-effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening strategies in Singapore. It is demonstrated that any of the screening strategies, if implemented, would increase the life expectancy of the population of 50 to 70 years old. The model also determined the normal life expectancy of this population to be 76.32 years. Overall, Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) is most cost effective at SGD162.11 per life year saved per person. Our approach allowed us to model problem parameters that change over time and study the utility measures like cost and life expectancy for specific age within the range of 50-69 through to 70 years old.
Keywords
colorectal neoplasm, cost-benefit analysis, Dynamic decision analysis, mass screening
Discipline
Computer Sciences | Health Information Technology
Publication
11th World Congress on Medical Informatics, MEDINFO 2004
Volume
107
First Page
104
Last Page
108
ISBN
9781586034443
Identifier
10.3233/978-1-60750-949-3-104
Publisher
IOS Press
City or Country
San Francisco, CA, USA
Citation
Wong S., Leong A., and Tze-Yun LEONG.
Cost-effectiveness analysis of colorectal cancer screening strategies in singapore: A dynamic decision analytic approach. (2004). 11th World Congress on Medical Informatics, MEDINFO 2004. 107, 104-108.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/3009