Cost-Effectiveness Comparison of Management Strategies A and B
Cost | Health Outcome | ||
|---|---|---|---|
A > B | A = B | A < B | |
A > B | Calculate marginal cost-effectiveness ratio*. | B is less expensive: Choose B. | B dominates A: Choose B. |
A = B | A has a better outcome: Choose A. | It makes no difference. | B has a better outcome: Choose B. |
A < B | A dominates B: Choose A. | A is less expensive: Choose A. | Calculate marginal cost-effectiveness ratio*. |
* See table Calculating a Marginal Cost-Effectiveness Ratio. | |||
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