A cost-effectiveness threshold of body mass index for undergoing bariatric surgery for obese patients
Grant Data
Project Title
A cost-effectiveness threshold of body mass index for undergoing bariatric surgery for obese patients
Principal Investigator
Dr Wong, Carlos King Ho
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Wu Olivia
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Wordsworth Sarah
(Co-Investigator)
Ms Greve Eleanor
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Lam Cindy Lo Kuen
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Tong King Hung Daniel
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Leung David
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
20
Start Date
2017-10-01
Amount
1166684
Conference Title
A cost-effectiveness threshold of body mass index for undergoing bariatric surgery for obese patients
Presentation Title
Keywords
cost-effectiveness, economic evaluation, EMI, life expectancy, obese, QALY
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
02160087
Grant Type
HMRF Research Fellowship Scheme
Funding Year
2016
Status
Completed
Objectives
To assess cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery for use in obesity patients and to determine the most cost-effectiveness thresholds of body mass index (BMI) for undergoing bariatric surgery based on cost and health effectiveness data.