Table 1 Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and cost data in groups A-C
Variable | Group A (n = 87) | Group B (n = 73) | Group C (n = 59) |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age, years | 69 (12) | 70 (12) | 75 (10) |
Female, % | 56 | 71 | 71 |
HRQoL at baseline | 0.85 (0.13) | 0.80 (0.13) | 0.82 (0.11) |
HRQoL at 6 months | 0.85 (0.14) | 0.83 (0.14) | 0.81(0.13) |
HRQoL difference between baseline and 6 months | 0.00 (0.14) p = 0.852 | 0.03 (0.14) p < 0.001 | -0.01 (0.07) p = 0.279 |
Mean hospital costs at 6 months, € | 1318 (184) | 2289 (266) | 1323 (361) |
Mean QALYs gained | 0.1605 (0.9421) | 0.4464 (1.1966) | -0.0219 (0.7424) |
Cost per QALY, € | 8212 | 5128 | Can not be established |