Table 1 Overview of the cost variables, sources, and cost prices per unit
From: Cost-effectiveness of a multicomponent primary care program targeting frail elderly people
Cost variable | Source of variable | Cost price per unit (in Euros) |
|---|---|---|
Healthcare utilization costs: | ||
 GP carea (per contact): | ||
 Consultation | Structured interview | 28 |
 Consult > 20 min | Structured interview | 56 |
 Home visit | Structured interview | 43 |
 Home visit > 20 min | Structured interview | 72 |
 Consultation by phone | Structured interview | 14 |
 Prescription refill | Structured interview | 14 |
 GP care, out of office hoursb (per contact) | Structured interview | 101 |
 Home care (per hour) | Structured interview | 35 |
 Domestic care (per hour) | Municipality registries | 12,5 |
 Hospital care, inpatient (per day) | Structured interview | 457 |
 Hospital care, outpatient (per contact) | Structured interview | 72 |
 Nursing home (per day) | Structured interview | 238 |
 Care home (per day) | Structured interview | 90 |
 Day care (per day) | Welfare organization registries | 45 |
 Physiotherapy (per contact) | Structured interview | 36 |
 Medicationc | Electronic patient file | n/a |
 Intervention costs (per hour): | Time registrations |  |
 General Practitionerb |  | 103 |
 Practice nursed |  | 30 |
 Community nursed |  | 27 |
 Social workerd |  | 32 |
 Elderly care physicianb |  | 103 |
 Pharmacistb |  | 85 |