Cost-effectiveness analysis of a virtually administered pain coping skills training intervention in women with breast cancer in underserved areas.
Palliat Support CareSep 9, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)
Yanhong Li, Shelby D Reed, Joseph Giles Winger et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the cost-effectiveness of a virtual pain coping skills training (mPCST) intervention for women with breast cancer in underserved areas. The study found that mPCST improved health-related quality of life, with an average increase in EQ-5D-5L preference weights of 0.066 (p = 0.04) and an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of $12,725 per quality-adjusted life year (QALY).
Key findings
- mPCST improved EQ-5D-5L preference weights by an average of 0.066 (p = 0.04).
- The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) for mPCST was $12,725 per QALY.
- Including patient time increased the ICER to $20,438 per QALY.
Why it matters
Understanding the cost-effectiveness of behavioral interventions like mPCST can help clinicians advocate for accessible pain management options for underserved populations, potentially improving patient outcomes and quality of life.