Cost-Utility Analysis of Physical Activity Interventions
Relevant Industries: Digital Health (software-enabled healthcare, telemedicine, remote patient monitoring), Clinical Tech (medical devices, diagnostics, therapeutics), and Consumer Wellness (preventive care, fitness, mental health, nutrition, and behavior tracking).
Objective: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services commissioned this study to evaluate the costs and health impact of a scalable physical activity program. Understanding these metrics is crucial for businesses aiming to optimize resources and enhance health outcomes effectively.
Methodology: Dr. Joseph Lightner and his team executed an 8.5-month physical activity intervention involving 178 participants across three sites. The study meticulously tracked expenses – including contracts, invoices, payroll, and receipts – to determine the cost-efficiency of improving physical activity levels. The central measure, cost per MET-hour (Metabolic Equivalent-hour), was calculated to provide clear, actionable insights.
Results: The study determined an average cost of $4.73 per MET-hour, providing a tangible benchmark for assessing cost-effectiveness. These findings were also published in the peer-reviewed American Journal of Health Promotion, adding credibility and visibility to the research.
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Reference:
Lightner JS, Valleroy E, Todd R, Eighmy KE, Grimes A. Cost Utility Analysis of an After-School Sports Sampling Program. Am J Health Promot. 2024 Feb;38(2):161-166. doi: 10.1177/08901171231210386. Epub 2023 Oct 27. PMID: 37889921.