OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to investigate the economic case for the implementation of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program on a population basis in Queensland, Australia, in order to reduce the prevalence of conduct disorder in children. METHOD: Threshold analysis was undertaken together with a limited cost-effectiveness analysis. RESULTS: The Triple P-Positive Parenting Program is a dominant intervention; that is, it costs less than the amount it saves, until the reduction in prevalence falls below 7% where net costs become positive. CONCLUSIONS: Triple P is likely to be a worthwhile use of limited health funds. The economic case is promising, but further research is required to confirm the study results.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to investigate the economic case for the implementation of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program on a population basis in Queensland, Australia, in order to reduce the prevalence of conduct disorder in children. METHOD: Threshold analysis was undertaken together with a limited cost-effectiveness analysis. RESULTS: The Triple P-Positive Parenting Program is a dominant intervention; that is, it costs less than the amount it saves, until the reduction in prevalence falls below 7% where net costs become positive. CONCLUSIONS: Triple P is likely to be a worthwhile use of limited health funds. The economic case is promising, but further research is required to confirm the study results.
Authors: Daniel M Crowley; Damon E Jones; Mark T Greenberg; Mark E Feinberg; Richard L Spoth Journal: J Adolesc Health Date: 2012-01-09 Impact factor: 5.012
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Authors: Matthew R Sanders; John A Pickering; James N Kirby; Karen M T Turner; Alina Morawska; Trevor Mazzucchelli; Alan Ralph; Kate Sofronoff Journal: BMC Med Date: 2012-11-22 Impact factor: 8.775