Economic Evaluation of Early Interventions for Autistic Children: A Scoping Review.
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| Title: | Economic Evaluation of Early Interventions for Autistic Children: A Scoping Review. |
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| Authors: | Pye, Katherine, Jackson, Hannah, Iacono, Teresa, Shiell, Alan |
| Source: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. May2024, Vol. 54 Issue 5, p1691-1711. 21p. |
| Subjects: | Treatment of autism, Family psychotherapy, Clinical medicine, Quality-adjusted life years, Cost effectiveness, Children with disabilities, Key performance indicators (Management), Cost benefit analysis, Early intervention (Education), Systematic reviews, Medical care costs, Behavior therapy, Children |
| Abstract: | Many autistic children access some form of early intervention, but little is known about the value for money of different programs. We completed a scoping review of full economic evaluations of early interventions for autistic children and/or their families. We identified nine studies and reviewed their methods and quality. Most studies involved behavioral interventions. Two were trial-based, and the others used various modelling methods. Clinical measures were often used to infer dependency levels and quality-adjusted life-years. No family-based or negative outcomes were included. Authors acknowledged uncertain treatment effects. We conclude that economic evaluations in this field are sparse, methods vary, and quality is sometimes poor. Economic research is needed alongside longer-term clinical trials, and outcome measurement in this population requires further exploration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Many autistic children access some form of early intervention, but little is known about the value for money of different programs. We completed a scoping review of full economic evaluations of early interventions for autistic children and/or their families. We identified nine studies and reviewed their methods and quality. Most studies involved behavioral interventions. Two were trial-based, and the others used various modelling methods. Clinical measures were often used to infer dependency levels and quality-adjusted life-years. No family-based or negative outcomes were included. Authors acknowledged uncertain treatment effects. We conclude that economic evaluations in this field are sparse, methods vary, and quality is sometimes poor. Economic research is needed alongside longer-term clinical trials, and outcome measurement in this population requires further exploration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01623257 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-023-05938-3 |
