Table 1 Cost used in the economic evaluation
From: Costs of shoulder pain in primary care consulters: a prospective cohort study in The Netherlands
Costs | € |
|---|---|
Direct health care costs (per visit) | |
General practitioner (max 10 min) | 18.97 |
Manual therapist (max 20 min) | 19.65 |
Other therapists (max 30 min) (physiotherapist, 'Mensendieck', 'Cesar' and occupational therapist) | 19.65 |
Specialists (orthopaedist, neurologist, rheumatologist, and physician for rehabilitation medicine) | 44.21 |
Hospitalisation (per day) | 337.00 |
Direct non-health care costs (per hour) | |
Alternative therapists (acupuncturist, homeopath, chiropractor, and others) | As indicated by patient |
Home care | 8.60 |
Paid help at home | 8.60 |
Help from partner/relatives/friends | 8.60 |
Extra activities (i.e. swimming, fitness, gymnastics) | 8.60 |
Indirect costs (per hour) | |
Sick leave from paid work | FCM |
Sick leave from unpaid work | 8.60 |
Unable to perform usual activities | 8.60 |
Unable to perform hobbies | 8.60 |