Table 3 Sensitivity analyses of mean patient costs using negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and standard treatment
NPWT | Standard treatment | Incremental cost (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Baseline | 3118 | 2976 | 142 (5%) |
Sensitivity analyses | |||
Productivity level | |||
80% | 3756 | 3678 | 78 (2%) |
120% | 2692 | 2508 | 184 (7%) |
Staff costs | |||
50% | 2321 | 2073 | 248 (12%) |
150% | 3915 | 3879 | 36 (1%) |
Hospital location, rural (rental costs 50%) | 2889 | 2729 | 160 (6%) |
Capital cost, NPWT pumps (200%) | 3224 | 2976 | 248 (8%) |