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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Antenatal magnesium sulphate for preventing cerebral palsy: An economic evaluation of the impact of a quality improvement program |
Author: | Keir, A. Rumbold, A. Shepherd, E. Mcintyre, S. Groves, C. Cavallaro, A. Crowther, C. Callander, E. |
Citation: | Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2022; 62(1):168-171 |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Issue Date: | 2022 |
ISSN: | 0004-8666 1479-828X |
Statement of Responsibility: | Amy Keir, Alice Rumbold, Emily Shepherd, Sarah Mcintyre, Charlotte Groves, Angela Cavallaro, Caroline Crowther, and Emily Callander |
Abstract: | Previous work demonstrated that implementing a quality improvement (QI) program improves the uptake of guideline-recommended antenatal magnesium sulphate, a critical intervention known to reduce cerebral palsy risk. Here we estimate potential cost savings attributable to the improved uptake. By expanding coverage from 63 to 83% of eligible women, we estimated that five children potentially would not have received a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, a potential cost saving of $AU4.8 million in lifetime healthcare costs. Our findings strengthen the case for embedding QI approaches in perinatal care to reduce the incidence of cerebral palsy. |
Keywords: | magnesium sulphate cerebral palsy quality improvement cost-benefit analysis |
Description: | First published: 29 November 2021 |
Rights: | © 2021 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists |
DOI: | 10.1111/ajo.13459 |
Grant ID: | http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1161379 http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1159536 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13459 |
Appears in Collections: | Obstetrics and Gynaecology publications |
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