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Breast Cancer
Two rehabilitation support services for women with breast cancer deemed cost-effective
January 5th, 2006
Two rehabilitation support services for women with breast cancer were both found to be cost-effective. "The purpose of this research was to estimate the cost-effectiveness of two rehabilitation interventions for breast cancer survivors, each compared to a population-based, non-intervention group (n=208). The two services included an early home-based physiotherapy intervention (DAART, n=36) and a group-based exercise and psychosocial intervention (STRETCH, n=31)," investigators in Australia reported. "A societal perspective was taken and costs were included as those incurred by the health care system, the survivors and community. Health outcomes...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-01-05)
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