The Cost–Utility of Screening for Depression in Primary Care

Marcia Valenstein; Sandeep Vijan; John E. Zeber; Kathryn E. Boehm; Amna Buttar

doi:10.7326/0003-4819-134-5-200103060-00007

Abstract

Annual and periodic screening for depression cost more than $50 000/QALY, but one-time screening is cost-effective. The cost-effectiveness of screening is likely to improve if treatment becomes more effective.

Keywords

MedicineCost–utility analysisQuality-adjusted life yearDepression (economics)CohortCost effectivenessPrimary careCost–benefit analysisPediatricsFamily medicineInternal medicine

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Year: 2001
Type: article
Volume: 134
Issue: 5
Pages: 345-360
Citations: 268
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                                    Marcia Valenstein, 
                                
                                    Sandeep Vijan, 
                                
                                    John E. Zeber
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2001). 
                            The Cost–Utility of Screening for Depression in Primary Care. 
                            Annals of Internal Medicine
                            , 134
                            (5)
                            , 345-360.
                            https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-134-5-200103060-00007
                        

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DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-134-5-200103060-00007