Cost-effectiveness estimation of brief advice as part of routine care intervention on physical activity promotion in Thailand

Mini-Oral Presentation A3.14

Authors

  • Danusorn Potharin Mahidol University
  • Bundit Sornpaisarn Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
  • Piyawat Katewongsa Mahidol University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.455

Keywords:

Cost-Effectiveness, Physical Activity, Brief Advice

Abstract

Background: Brief advice as a part of routine care intervention for physical activity promotion have been implemented in Thailand, however, information on its cost-effectiveness is lacking. Purpose: This study aims to estimate the cost-effectiveness of brief advice implementation from the perspective of health outcomes in Thailand during 2021–2040. Methods: This study collected data on the costing, quantity assumption and unit price of implementing brief advice as part of routine care intervention on physical activity promotion in Thailand. In the data analysis process, OneHealth Tool program was used. Results: The findings of the study found that physical activity promotion with brief advice as part of routine care reduced the mortality of Thai population. Conclusions: The results informed that the promoting physical activity through brief advice as part of routine care intervention have contributed to mortality reduction from stroke (post-acute), ischemic heart disease (post-acute), diabetes, and colorectal cancer. Funding: This research was funded by Thai Health Promotion Foundation.

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Potharin, D., Sornpaisarn, B., & Katewongsa, P. (2021). Cost-effectiveness estimation of brief advice as part of routine care intervention on physical activity promotion in Thailand: Mini-Oral Presentation A3.14. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.455

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