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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of left ventricular assist devices as destination therapy for people with end-stage heart failure: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Clinical and cost-effectiveness of left ventricular assist devices as destination therapy for people with end-stage heart failure: a systematic review and economic evaluation
Clinical and cost-effectiveness of left ventricular assist devices as destination therapy for people with end-stage heart failure: a systematic review and economic evaluation
OBJECTIVES: The clinical and cost-effectiveness of left ventricular assist devices as destination therapy for people with end-stage heart failure is assessed through a systematic review and economic evaluation.

METHODS: Systematic review was performed of randomized controlled trials, quasiexperimental studies,case series, and case studies identified through searching eighteen electronic databases, bibliographies, and consultation with experts and manufacturers. Studies assessed survival, functional capacity, and quality of life. Cost effectiveness was assessed through a 5-year decision analytic model to estimate the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio for using left ventricular assist devices compared with usual care.

RESULTS: Six studies met the inclusion criteria, showing that left ventricular assist devices appear beneficial, improving survival and quality of life. Adverse events are a serious concern. The economic evaluation showed that left ventricular assist devices had a cost per quality adjusted life year of 170,616 pounds. Sensitivity analysis showed that the cost-effectiveness was not sensitive to changes in costs or utility.

CONCLUSIONS: Although left ventricular assist devices appear clinically effective as destination therapy, it is unlikely they will be cost-effective unless costs decrease or the benefits of their use increase.
heart failure, left ventricular assist devices, systematic review, economic evaluation, health technology assessment
0266-4623
261-268
Clegg, Andrew J.
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Scott, David A.
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Loveman, Emma
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Colquitt, Jill
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Royle, Pam
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Bryant, Jackie
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Clegg, Andrew J., Scott, David A., Loveman, Emma, Colquitt, Jill, Royle, Pam and Bryant, Jackie (2007) Clinical and cost-effectiveness of left ventricular assist devices as destination therapy for people with end-stage heart failure: a systematic review and economic evaluation. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 23 (2), 261-268. (doi:10.1017/S0266462307070353). (PMID:17493313)

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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The clinical and cost-effectiveness of left ventricular assist devices as destination therapy for people with end-stage heart failure is assessed through a systematic review and economic evaluation.

METHODS: Systematic review was performed of randomized controlled trials, quasiexperimental studies,case series, and case studies identified through searching eighteen electronic databases, bibliographies, and consultation with experts and manufacturers. Studies assessed survival, functional capacity, and quality of life. Cost effectiveness was assessed through a 5-year decision analytic model to estimate the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio for using left ventricular assist devices compared with usual care.

RESULTS: Six studies met the inclusion criteria, showing that left ventricular assist devices appear beneficial, improving survival and quality of life. Adverse events are a serious concern. The economic evaluation showed that left ventricular assist devices had a cost per quality adjusted life year of 170,616 pounds. Sensitivity analysis showed that the cost-effectiveness was not sensitive to changes in costs or utility.

CONCLUSIONS: Although left ventricular assist devices appear clinically effective as destination therapy, it is unlikely they will be cost-effective unless costs decrease or the benefits of their use increase.

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Published date: April 2007
Keywords: heart failure, left ventricular assist devices, systematic review, economic evaluation, health technology assessment
Organisations: Faculty of Medicine

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Local EPrints ID: 345700
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/345700
ISSN: 0266-4623
PURE UUID: 39e3ee8b-6e3d-48b6-b9ec-9f55889732c3
ORCID for David A. Scott: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0001-6475-8046

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Date deposited: 25 Feb 2013 14:50
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 04:07

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Author: Andrew J. Clegg
Author: David A. Scott ORCID iD
Author: Emma Loveman
Author: Jill Colquitt
Author: Pam Royle
Author: Jackie Bryant

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