Cost-effectiveness of increased telephone contact for patients with osteoarthritis. A randomized, controlled trial.

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of telephone intervention for patients with osteoarthritis. METHODS: Randomized, controlled trial. RESULTS: The intervention did not significantly increase health care costs. The annual costs for a 1-unit improvement in physical functioning and in pain, as measured by the Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales, were $70.86 and $31.00, respectively. CONCLUSION: Telephone contact is a potentially cost-effective intervention in osteoarthritis.

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Duke Authors

Cowper, Patricia Agnes

Cited Authors

Weinberger, M; Tierney, WM; Cowper, PA; Katz, BP; Booher, PA

Published Date

February 1993

Published In

Arthritis and Rheumatism

Volume / Issue

36 / 2

Start / End Page

243 - 246

PubMed ID

7679273

Pubmed Central ID

7679273

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0004-3591

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United States