|
Sensitivity analysis |
|
| Adjusted unit costs |
Workload (number of consultations) required for threshold to be reached |
|
|
|
| Base case |
100 |
| Video-otoscope |
|
| cost = $12,000 |
85 |
| cost = $18,000 |
115 |
| life = 3 years |
144 |
| life = 8 years |
75 |
| discount rate = 3% |
96 |
| discount rate = 10% |
111 |
| Document camera |
|
| cost = $4000 |
95 |
| cost = $6000 |
105 |
| life = 3 years |
115 |
| life = 8 years |
95 |
| discount rate = 3% |
99 |
| discount rate = 10% |
104 |
| Proportion seeking reimbursement for travel |
|
| 90% |
150 |
| 80% |
303 |
| Travel cost |
|
| $115 |
69 |
| $125 |
60 |
| Accommodation allowance |
|
| $40 |
70 |
| $50 |
54 |
| ISDN line charges |
|
| $1000 |
81 |
| $3000 |
134 |
| Technician's travel costs |
|
| $0 |
60 |
| $1350 |
75 |
| $4000 |
147 |
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