Coûefficace

Coûefficace is a term that describes the relationship between the cost of an intervention and its effectiveness. It is commonly used in health economics and public policy to evaluate the value for money of different treatments, programs, or policies. The concept aims to identify interventions that provide the greatest health benefit for the lowest cost.

When assessing coûefficace, various metrics can be employed. These often include measuring outcomes in terms of quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) or disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), which account for both the length of life and its quality. Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) is a primary method used, comparing the costs of different options against their outcomes. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) are frequently calculated to determine the additional cost per additional unit of health outcome gained by choosing one intervention over another.

Decisions based on coûefficace aim to allocate limited resources efficiently to maximize overall health. However, the interpretation and application of coûefficace can be complex. Factors such as the perspective taken (e.g., healthcare system, societal), the time horizon considered, and the uncertainty in cost and outcome estimates all play a role. Ethical considerations also arise, as purely cost-driven decisions may not always align with equity or other societal values. Despite these challenges, coûefficace remains a vital tool for evidence-based decision-making in resource allocation.