Cost-utility analysis of prenatal supplementation with long-chain n-3 fatty acids to reduce the incidence of wheezing and asthma in neonates.
J Asthma
; 61(9): 988-996, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Recent evidence indicates that Maternal Supplementation with Long-Chain n-3 Fatty Acids During Pregnancy Substantially Mitigates Offspring's Asthma. Adding information regarding its cost-utility will undoubtedly allow its adoption, or not, in clinical practice guidelines. This research aimed to determine the cost-utility of LCPUFA supplementation in the third trimester of pregnancy to reduce the risk of wheezing and asthma in infants in Colombia.METHODS:
A Markov model was formulated to estimate the cost and quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) attributed to individuals with severe asthma in Colombia, with a time horizon of five years and a cycle length of two weeks. Probabilistic sensitivity analysis and a value of information (VOI) analysis were conducted to evaluate the uncertainties in the case base. Cost-utility was assessed at a willingness-to-pay (WTP) value of US$5180. All costs were adjusted to 2021 with a 5% annual discounting rate for cost and QALYs.RESULTS:
The mean incremental cost of LCPUFA supplementation versus no supplementation was US-43.65. The mean incremental benefit of LCPUFA supplementation versus no supplementation was 0.074 QALY. The incremental cost-utility ratio was estimated at US$590.68 per QALY. The outcomes derived from our primary analysis remained robust when subjected to variations in all underlying assumptions and parameter values.CONCLUSION:
Supplementation strategy supplementation with long-chain n-3 fatty acids during pregnancy is cost-effective in reducing the risk of developing asthma during childhood in Colombia.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Asma
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Ácidos Graxos Ômega-3
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Sons Respiratórios
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Cadeias de Markov
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Análise Custo-Benefício
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Anos de Vida Ajustados por Qualidade de Vida
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Suplementos Nutricionais
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Colombia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Asthma
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Colômbia