Table 3 Results from cost–utility analysis of the changes in patient management and reproductive planning

From: Does genomic sequencing early in the diagnostic trajectory make a difference? A follow-up study of clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness

Parameter

Changes in management (patient only)

Changes in management, cascade testing, and reproductive outcomes (patient and first-degree relatives)

QALYs gained

A$1.25

A$9.99

Total cost of treatments and surveillance started due to WES result

A$14,233.65

A$14,708.65

Total savings from treatments and surveillance ceased due to WES result

A$16,206.00

A$16,206.00

Cost of cascade testing

NA

A$28,000.00

Total cost of reproductive service use (diagnosed and undiagnosed groups)

NA

A$56,904.14

ICER

–A$1577.88

A$8118.70

95% CI

–A$205,449.67 to A$19,780.25

A$1961.84 to A$38,943.90

  1. All values for costs are in Australian dollars
  2. NA not applicable