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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Web interface-supported transmission risk assessment and cost-effectiveness analysis of postdonation screening: A global model applied to Ghana, Thailand, and the Netherlands
Transfusion, Volume 49, No. 12, Year 2009
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Background: The goal of our research was to actively involve decision makers in the economic assessment of screening strategies in their region. This study attempted to accomplish this by providing an easy-to-use Web interface at http://www.bloodsafety.info that allows decision makers to adapt this model to local conditions. Study Design and Methods: The cost-effectiveness was compared of 1) adding antigen screening to antibody screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); 2) adding nucleic acid amplification testing (NAT) on hepatitis B virus (HBV), HCV, and HIV in minipool (pool of 6 [MP6] and 24 [MP24]) to antibody screening and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) screening; and 3) individual-donation NAT on HBV, HCV, and HIV to antibody screening and HBsAg screening for Ghana, Thailand, and the Netherlands. Results: The combination of HCV antibody-antigen combination (combo) and HIV combo added to antibody screening in Ghana and Thailand was cost-effective according to the WHO criteria. MP24-NAT screening in Ghana was also cost-effective. MP24-NAT on HBV, HCV, and HIV was not cost-effective compared to the other screening strategies evaluated for the Netherlands. Large regional differences in cost-effectiveness were found for Thailand. Conclusion: The young transfusion recipient population of Ghana in combination with a high risk of viral transmission yields better cost-effectiveness for additional tests. The advanced age of the transfused population of the Netherlands and a small risk of viral transmission gives poor cost-effectiveness for more sensitive screening techniques. It was demonstrated that a global health economic model combined with a Web interface can provide easy access to risk assessment and cost-effectiveness analysis. © 2009 American Association of Blood Banks.
Authors & Co-Authors
van Hulst, Marinus V.D.
Netherlands, Groningen
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Netherlands, Groningen
Martini Ziekenhuis
Netherlands, Groningen
Health Economics Consultancy and Technology Assessments Hecta
Switzerland, Zug
Basecase Gmbh Decision Support Software
Ghana, Accra
University of Ghana
Thailand, Hatyai
Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Thailand, Bangkok
Siriraj Hospital
Thailand, Chaing Mai
Chiang Mai University
Netherlands, Groningen
Sanquin Consulting Services
Hubben, Gijs A.A.
Netherlands, Groningen
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Netherlands, Groningen
Martini Ziekenhuis
Netherlands, Groningen
Health Economics Consultancy and Technology Assessments Hecta
Switzerland, Zug
Basecase Gmbh Decision Support Software
Ghana, Accra
University of Ghana
Thailand, Hatyai
Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Thailand, Bangkok
Siriraj Hospital
Thailand, Chaing Mai
Chiang Mai University
Netherlands, Groningen
Sanquin Consulting Services
Sagoe, Kwamena William Coleman
Netherlands, Groningen
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Netherlands, Groningen
Martini Ziekenhuis
Netherlands, Groningen
Health Economics Consultancy and Technology Assessments Hecta
Switzerland, Zug
Basecase Gmbh Decision Support Software
Ghana, Accra
University of Ghana
Thailand, Hatyai
Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Thailand, Bangkok
Siriraj Hospital
Thailand, Chaing Mai
Chiang Mai University
Netherlands, Groningen
Sanquin Consulting Services
Promwong, Charupon
Netherlands, Groningen
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Netherlands, Groningen
Martini Ziekenhuis
Netherlands, Groningen
Health Economics Consultancy and Technology Assessments Hecta
Switzerland, Zug
Basecase Gmbh Decision Support Software
Ghana, Accra
University of Ghana
Thailand, Hatyai
Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Thailand, Bangkok
Siriraj Hospital
Thailand, Chaing Mai
Chiang Mai University
Netherlands, Groningen
Sanquin Consulting Services
Permpikul, Parichart
Netherlands, Groningen
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Netherlands, Groningen
Martini Ziekenhuis
Netherlands, Groningen
Health Economics Consultancy and Technology Assessments Hecta
Switzerland, Zug
Basecase Gmbh Decision Support Software
Ghana, Accra
University of Ghana
Thailand, Hatyai
Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Thailand, Bangkok
Siriraj Hospital
Thailand, Chaing Mai
Chiang Mai University
Netherlands, Groningen
Sanquin Consulting Services
Fongsatitkul, Ladda
Netherlands, Groningen
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Netherlands, Groningen
Martini Ziekenhuis
Netherlands, Groningen
Health Economics Consultancy and Technology Assessments Hecta
Switzerland, Zug
Basecase Gmbh Decision Support Software
Ghana, Accra
University of Ghana
Thailand, Hatyai
Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Thailand, Bangkok
Siriraj Hospital
Thailand, Chaing Mai
Chiang Mai University
Netherlands, Groningen
Sanquin Consulting Services
Glynn, Diarmuid M.
Netherlands, Groningen
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Netherlands, Groningen
Martini Ziekenhuis
Netherlands, Groningen
Health Economics Consultancy and Technology Assessments Hecta
Switzerland, Zug
Basecase Gmbh Decision Support Software
Ghana, Accra
University of Ghana
Thailand, Hatyai
Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Thailand, Bangkok
Siriraj Hospital
Thailand, Chaing Mai
Chiang Mai University
Netherlands, Groningen
Sanquin Consulting Services
Sibinga, Cees T.Smit
Netherlands, Groningen
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Netherlands, Groningen
Martini Ziekenhuis
Netherlands, Groningen
Health Economics Consultancy and Technology Assessments Hecta
Switzerland, Zug
Basecase Gmbh Decision Support Software
Ghana, Accra
University of Ghana
Thailand, Hatyai
Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Thailand, Bangkok
Siriraj Hospital
Thailand, Chaing Mai
Chiang Mai University
Netherlands, Groningen
Sanquin Consulting Services
Postma, Maarten Jacobus
Netherlands, Groningen
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Netherlands, Groningen
Martini Ziekenhuis
Netherlands, Groningen
Health Economics Consultancy and Technology Assessments Hecta
Switzerland, Zug
Basecase Gmbh Decision Support Software
Ghana, Accra
University of Ghana
Thailand, Hatyai
Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University
Thailand, Bangkok
Siriraj Hospital
Thailand, Chaing Mai
Chiang Mai University
Netherlands, Groningen
Sanquin Consulting Services
Statistics
Citations: 36
Authors: 9
Affiliations: 9
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/j.1537-2995.2009.02351.x
ISSN:
00411132
e-ISSN:
15372995
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Infectious Diseases
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Locations
Ghana