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Analyze Cost Benefits of Selected Population-Based Intervention
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During a workshop at the hospital management meeting, we discussed the affordability of
smoking cessation programs for patients with mental illnesses. Tobacco use is a primary concern
of these patients, which puts their lives at risk and also their pockets at extra cost. In light of the
above background of tobacco use by psychiatric patients, this report will present a smoking
cessation program for geriatric and young patients in the mental health hospital's psychiatric unit
and the anticipated benefits.
Background
Mental health disorder consumers smoke more than anybody else in the population and
hence are affected most frequently by smoking diseases such as lung cancer, heart illnesses, and
respiratory sicknesses. These illnesses require a lot of money to treat the patient. They can derive
a lot of benefits from enhancing a smoking cessation programme, and the health-related costs
among these people could be substantially improved. We aimed to specialize in geriatrics and
juvenile patients, who often need specific care.
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Costs
The start-up costs for a smoking cessation program include:
1. Personnel Training: Training healthcare providers to deliver smoking cessation
interventions, estimated at $50,000 for initial workshops and ongoing education.
2. Resources: Informational handouts, nicotine replacement therapies (gum,
patches), and medications costing around $100 per patient annually.
3. Program Materials: Educational materials and tools for patients, with an initial
outlay of $20,000.
Recurrent expenses are associated with:
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1. Counselling and Follow-Up Sessions: Ongoing support for patients to maintain
smoking cessation costs about $200 per patient annually.
2. Additional Medical Control: For elderly patients requiring increased medical
supervision, another $150 per patient is added annually.
For a hospital with 500 mental health patients, the initial cost would be around $145,000,
and annual recurring costs would be about $250,000.
Benefits
The benefits of smoking cessation include:
1. Improved Health: Reduced risks of lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory
disorders, potentially saving $5,000 per patient annually in direct healthcare costs.
2. Mental Health: Lower anxiety and depression levels among patients,
contributing to overall well-being and reduced treatment costs.
3. Healthcare Cost Reduction: Fewer hospitalizations and treatments related to
smoking-related diseases, leading to savings of approximately $1.25 million annually for the
hospital (500 patients x $2,500 savings each).
How It Can Benefit Hospital Budgeting
Implementing a smoking cessation program provides several budgetary benefits:
Implementing the smoking cessation program offers several fiscal benefits:
1. Initial Investment Returns: However, the working capital that is required here is pretty
hefty, even if, in the long run, significant expenses are significantly lower. Preventable smoking-
caused illnesses decrease admissions and treatments by around $1. Twenty-five million annually,
in contrast to the annual recurrent amount of $250 thousand.
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2. Reduced Readmissions: Improved mental health and reduced smoking result in fewer
readmissions and shorter hospital stays, which lead to savings of about $500,000 annually.
3. Resource Allocation: Healthcare costs can be saved, and the money can be utilized for
other paramount fields connected with the hospital's work, like purchasing new equipment or
hiring more people.
4. Healthier Population: Healthier patients need less treatment, and thus, society becomes
more economically efficient.
Conclusion
It should be remembered that the introduction of smoking cessation for patients with
mental health disorders is an investment worth to be made. The start-up costs are relatively high
($145 000), but eventually, there will be better patient health, a decrease in health costs ($1. 25
million per year), and an adequate hospital Budget. It will consequently enhance the lives of
patients and make a positive impact on the sustainability of the health facilities.
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