Table 1 Summary of the data source used to generate the decision tree model
From: Economic evaluation of a community dental care model for people experiencing homelessness
Parameter input | Value | Time period | Data source |
|---|---|---|---|
Proportion of people experiencing homelessness accessing dental services (last 1-2 years) | 0.17 | - | Groundswell, 201718 |
Proportion of people experiencing homelessness having an A&E admission | 0.27 | - | Groundswell, 201718 |
Increased odds of A&E admission if access to NHS dentistry was refused | 1.32 | - | Elwell-Sutton et al., 201620 |
Rate of A&E admission for people experiencing homelessness | 6.487 | 2 years | Lewer et al., 202119 |
Cost of A&E admission | £418 | 2023 | The Kings Fund, 202321 |
Valuation of DALYs averted | |||
Type of treatment | Oral disease | Disability weight* (SD) | Time spent with disability |
Periodontal treatment | Periodontitis | 0.007 (0.003) | 1 year |
Extractions | Dental caries | 0.010 (0.004) | 55.2 days† |
Root canal treatment | |||
Fillings | 1 hour per day for 55.2 days*† | ||
Partial dentures | Severe tooth loss | 0.067 (0.013) | 1 year |
Full dentures | |||
Key: * = GBD 2019 Diseases and Injuries Collaborators, 202022 † = Whyman et al., 199623 A&E = Accident and Emergency DALY = disability-adjusted life years | |||
