MRI dedicated to the emergency department for diplopia or dizziness: a cost-effectiveness analysis.
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| Title: | MRI dedicated to the emergency department for diplopia or dizziness: a cost-effectiveness analysis. |
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| Authors: | Kepka, Sabrina1,2,3 sabrinakepka@yahoo.fr, Zarca, Kevin2, Lersy, François4, Moris, Mylène1, Godet, Julien5, Deur, Jeanne4, Stoessel, Marie4, Muller, Joris5, Le Borgne, Pierrick1,6, Baloglu, Seyyid4, Fleury, Marie Céline7, Anheim, Mathieu7,8, Bilbault, Pascal1,6, Bierry, Guillaume4,9, Durand Zaleski, Isabelle2,10, Kremer, Stéphane4,9 |
| Source: | European Radiology. Nov2022, Vol. 32 Issue 11, p7344-7353. 10p. 2 Diagrams, 4 Charts, 2 Graphs. |
| Subjects: | Magnetic resonance imaging, Diplopia, Dizziness, Propensity score matching, Cost effectiveness |
| Abstract: | Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the costs and organizational benefits of diagnostic workup without and with MRI dedicated to the ED. Methods: We conducted a prospective observational uncontrolled before-after study in one ED of a university hospital in France from July 1, 2018, and January 3, 2020. We included all consecutive patients presenting with dizziness or diplopia. The main outcomes were the clinical decision time of ED physicians and the total costs for each strategy. Outcomes were compared using propensity score with inverse probability weighting in the 2 arms and an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) was calculated. Results: Among the 199 patients during the "before" period (average age: 60.4 years ± 17.6): 112 men (57%), and 181 during the "after" period (average age, 54.8 years ± 18.5): 107 men (59%), the average costs were €2701 (95% CI 1918; 3704) and €2389 (95% CI: €1627; 3280) per patient, respectively. The average time to clinical decision was 9.8 h (95% CI: 8.9 10.7) in the group "before" and 7.7 h (95% CI: 7.1; 8.4) in the group "after" (ICER: €151 saved for a reduction of 1 h in clinical decision time). The probabilistic sensitivity analysis estimated a 71% chance that the MRI dedicated to ED was dominant (less costly and more effective). Conclusion: Easy access to MRI in the ED for posterior circulation stroke-like symptoms must be considered a relevant approach to help physicians for an appropriate and rapid diagnostic with reduction of costs. Trial registration: NCT03660852 Key Points: • A dedicated MRI in the ED for diplopia or dizziness may be considered an efficient strategy improving diagnostic performance, reducing physicians' decision time, and decreasing hospital costs. • This strategy supports clinical decision-making with early treatment and management of patients with posterior circulation-like symptoms in the ED. • There is 71% chance that the MRI dedicated to ED was dominant (less costly and more effective) compared with a strategy without dedicated MRI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the costs and organizational benefits of diagnostic workup without and with MRI dedicated to the ED. Methods: We conducted a prospective observational uncontrolled before-after study in one ED of a university hospital in France from July 1, 2018, and January 3, 2020. We included all consecutive patients presenting with dizziness or diplopia. The main outcomes were the clinical decision time of ED physicians and the total costs for each strategy. Outcomes were compared using propensity score with inverse probability weighting in the 2 arms and an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) was calculated. Results: Among the 199 patients during the "before" period (average age: 60.4 years ± 17.6): 112 men (57%), and 181 during the "after" period (average age, 54.8 years ± 18.5): 107 men (59%), the average costs were €2701 (95% CI 1918; 3704) and €2389 (95% CI: €1627; 3280) per patient, respectively. The average time to clinical decision was 9.8 h (95% CI: 8.9 10.7) in the group "before" and 7.7 h (95% CI: 7.1; 8.4) in the group "after" (ICER: €151 saved for a reduction of 1 h in clinical decision time). The probabilistic sensitivity analysis estimated a 71% chance that the MRI dedicated to ED was dominant (less costly and more effective). Conclusion: Easy access to MRI in the ED for posterior circulation stroke-like symptoms must be considered a relevant approach to help physicians for an appropriate and rapid diagnostic with reduction of costs. Trial registration: NCT03660852 Key Points: • A dedicated MRI in the ED for diplopia or dizziness may be considered an efficient strategy improving diagnostic performance, reducing physicians' decision time, and decreasing hospital costs. • This strategy supports clinical decision-making with early treatment and management of patients with posterior circulation-like symptoms in the ED. • There is 71% chance that the MRI dedicated to ED was dominant (less costly and more effective) compared with a strategy without dedicated MRI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09387994 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00330-022-08791-7 |
