scholarly journals Preliminary results from the Scientific Researching project “Direct Fiscal cost – benefit for the Smoking in Cuba”

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 01-04
Author(s):  
Fé Fernández Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Project Cost ◽  
Extended Practice ◽  
Health Institutions ◽  
Scientific Results ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University

Background. The academic development becomes stronger by including the scientific results to the teaching process. The academic research project checking is a constant need from the university context. Objective. To value the behavior from the academic research project “Direct fiscal cost – benefit for the smoking in Cuba”. Materials and Methods. Was made a descriptive research from the result obtained by the academic research project “Cost – benefit direct fiscal from smoking in Cuba”. As theoric methods were used the historical – logical, the comparative and the inductive – deductive. As empiric method was used the bibliographic research. Results. The project had an extended scientific production. It is leasing the research about smoking economic benefits and it suggest make an extensive practice validation from the proposes in other health institutions where smoking is an important risk factor. Conclusions. The academic research project “Cost – benefit direct fiscal from smoking in Cuba” had obtained important results that show the smoking social costs in the researched population. However is leasing the description and accounting from the smoking economic benefits to estimate the cost – benefit relation. A closer relation with other health institutions might obtain present primary information and an extended practice validation.

scholarly journals Preliminary results from the scientific researching project “direct fiscal cost-benefit for the smoking in cuba”

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 01-04
Author(s):  
Fé Hernández.
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Project Cost ◽  
Extended Practice ◽  
Health Institutions ◽  
Scientific Results ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University

Background. The academic development becomes stronger by including the scientific results to the teaching process. The academic research project checking is a constant need from the university context. Objective. To value the behavior from the academic research project “Direct fiscal cost – benefit for the smoking in Cuba”. Materials and Methods. Was made a descriptive research from the result obtained by the academic research project “Cost – benefit direct fiscal from smoking in Cuba”. As theoric methods were used the historical – logical, the comparative and the inductive – deductive. As empiric method was used the bibliographic research. Results. The Project had have an extended scientific production. It is leasing the research about smoking economic benefits and it suggest make an extensive practice validation from the proposes in other health institutions where smoking is an important risk factor. Conclusions. The academic research project “Cost – benefit direct fiscal from smoking in Cuba” had obtained important results that show the smoking social costs in the researched population. However is leasing the description and accounting from the smoking economic benefits to estimate the cost – benefit relation. A closer relation with other health institutions might obtain present primary information and an extended practice validation.

Ultra-resistant schizophrenia and potentiation strategies

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s834-s834 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Khouadja ◽  
R. Ben Soussia ◽  
S. Younes ◽  
A. Bouallagui ◽  
I. Marrag ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Resistance ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Clinical Excellence ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Dsm Iv ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Psychiatric Department ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University

IntroductionTreatment resistance to clozapine is estimated at 40–70% of the treated population. Several clozapine potentiation strategies have come into clinical practice although often without evidence-based support.ObjectiveThe aim of our work was to identify the potentiation strategies in ultra-resistant schizophrenia depending on the subtype of schizophrenia.MethodologyThis is a prospective study conducted on patients with the diagnosis of schizophrenia, based on DSM-IV-TR criteria, and hospitalized in the psychiatric department of the university hospital in Mahdia, Tunisia. The study sample consisted of patients meeting the resistant schizophrenia criteria as defined by national institute for clinical excellence (NICE), and the prescription of clozapine for 6 to 8 weeks was shown without significant improvement.Resultswe have collected 10 patients. The mean serum level of clozapine was 462.25 mg/L. The potentiation strategies were different depending on the subtype of schizophrenia. For the undifferentiated schizophrenia, we have chosen ECT sessions. For the disorganized schizophrenia, we opted for amisulpiride and aripiprazole. For the paranoid forms, we have chosen the association of risperidone and ECT. A psychometric improvement was noted in BPRS ranging from 34 to 40%.ConclusionEvery potentiation strategy entails a cost, whether it is an additional monetary cost, adverse effects or greater stress to caregivers. The cost/benefit equation should be thoroughly evaluated and discussed before commencing a strategy.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

OP42 Cost-Benefit Of Computed Tomography In Secondary Hospitals In China

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. 19-19
Author(s):  
Hui Sun ◽  
Yingyao Chen ◽  
Jian Ming ◽  
Yan Wei ◽  
Luyang He
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Detection Rate ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Cost Recovery ◽  
Utilization Rate ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Equipment Utilization ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Benefit Cost

INTRODUCTION:With the promotion of a tiered medical service system, secondary hospitals will play a more important role in the future. This study aims to explore the cost-benefit of computed tomography (CT) in secondary hospitals in China, with a view to providing information for overall economic management in hospitals as well as for regional planning of medical equipment in different areas.METHODS:Fifty-eight secondary hospitals from six provinces located in the eastern, central, and western regions of China were selected as the study sample. Questionnaires were used to collect information on the cost structure, efficiency, and benefits of CT in the secondary hospitals in the past 5 years. Cost analysis was conducted from the perspective of the hospitals, which mainly referred to direct fixed costs and variable costs. We analyzed the investment recovery years a, cost recovery rate b, and benefit-cost ratio to evaluate the economic benefits of CT. We also analyzed the technological benefits of CT based on its effective utilization rate c and positive detection rate. a:Investment recovery years = total original investment / (annual net income + annual depreciation expense)b:Cost recovery rate = average income per check / average cost per checkc:Effective utilization rate = single equipment utilization rate * positive detection rate(Single equipment utilization rate = actual working time / rated working time)RESULTS:Depreciation costs (36.3 percent) were the largest proportion of all costs over the 5-year period, followed by material costs (22.2 percent), maintenance costs (18.2 percent), labor costs (17.1 percent), and electricity consumption (1.2 percent). The investment recovery periods of CT in the eastern, central, and western regions were 2.5, 2.8, and 3.1 years, respectively; the cost recovery rates were 186.5 percent, 172.0 percent, and 174.1 percent, respectively; the benefit-cost ratios were 1.9, 1.7, and 1.7, respectively; the effective utilization rates were 46.1 percent, 58.3 percent, and 71.2 percent, respectively; and the positive detection rates were 52.3 percent, 60.5 percent, and 73.3 percent, respectively.CONCLUSIONS:The current study indicates that the cost-benefit of CT is good in secondary hospitals, especially in terms of economic benefits. But to achieve greater technological benefits in all three regions, more appropriate utilization of CT is needed.

The Unilateral Euroisation Debate in Central and Eastern European EU Accession Countries

2004 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-157
Author(s):  
C. Wójcik ◽  
P. Backé
Keyword(s):  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Monetary Integration ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Eu Accession ◽  
Macroeconomic Policies ◽  
Accession Countries ◽  
Maastricht Criteria ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Eu Accession Countries

This paper provides an analysis of the economic benefits, costs and risks that a fast unilateral euroisation would have for the Central and Eastern European EU accession countries. In doing so, a comprehensive and broad overview of the euroisation debate is presented. The overall conclusion from the analysis is that, at this stage, the economics of a rapid unilateral euroisation are highly ambiguous and probably even harmful for the accession countries. However, there are good reasons to believe that the cost-benefit balance of full monetary integration will turn positive for some accession countries within a few years if sound macroeconomic policies are retained, the Maastricht criteria are fulfilled and structural reforms are carried on further to underpin the sustainability of convergence.

The Cost of Hypertermia: Nine Years Experience at the Radiation Therapy Department of the Turin University

1994 ◽  
Vol 80 (5) ◽  
pp. 327-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pietro Gabriele ◽  
Roberto Orecchia ◽  
Eugenia Madon ◽  
Maria Grazia Ruo Redda ◽  
Gian Luca Sannazzari
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Palliative Treatment ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Elective Treatment ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University ◽  
Therapy Department

Background In this paper the authors try to quantify the expenditure for the equipment, staff, treatment per patient and research, sustained at the Radiation Therapy Department of the University of Turin for the treatment of cancer with hyperthermia Methods Two hyperthermic computerized devices are available: the SAPIC SV03 multifrequencies system (915, 434 and 2-30 MHz) for external hyperthermia, and the SACEM system. working only with the frequency of 915 MHz, for interstitial and intracavitary heating. From September 1983 to December 1991, 408 patients have been treated with hyperthermia, for a total number of treated sites of 483; 2960 heating sessions were performed, with a average of six sessions per patient. Results The overall cost of our “hyperthermia project” was about 2,000,000,000 Italian liras; the equipment cost was estimated at 1,258,650,000 Liras (839,100 US$), and the cost per treatment and per heat session at about 3,985,200 (2676 US$) and 664,200 liras (443 US$), respectively. The cost of the research program can be estimated in 175,000,000 liras (116,666 US$). The National Health System provides for a partial reimbursement of 2,000,000 liras (1,333 US$) for each course of hyperthermia. Taking into account the mean expected life expectancy and increasing purchases for replacement of equipment, these costs increase 10% each year. As regards the cost-benefit problem, using the Rees formula it varies from 1112 US$ when hyperthermia is used as elective treatment to 3380 US$ when hyperthermia is used as palliative treatment. Conclusions Hyperthermia is, in our experience, an expensive therapy.

scholarly journals Student Perceptions of a Trial of Electronic Text Matching Software: A Preliminary Investigation

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
D. Green ◽  
◽  
I. Lindemann ◽  
K. Marshall ◽  
G. Wilkinson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

It is accepted that using electronic detection methods has benefits within an overall strategy to promote academic integrity in an institution. Little attention has been paid to obtaining student perceptions to evaluate the cost/benefit of using such methods. This study reports on the evaluation of a trial of Turnitin software. 728 students responded to a survey about their thoughts on plagiarism and being involved in the trial. This study found that students were generally unsure about the benefits and whether the university should use the software. In particular, two groups of students showed significant differences to the rest of the students sampled. While Non English Speaking Background (NESB) students reported higher levels of perceived usefulness of the software, they also reported higher levels of anxiety about the impact on them. Law students reported lower levels of perceived usefulness of the software and higher levels of concern and mistrust. The impact of such perceptions on the learning environment needs to be investigated. Special attention may be needed in introducing such software to different groups of students in order to limit possible deleterious effects and enhance potential benefits.

Cost-Benefit of Urinary Tract Infection Work-up Debated

1980 ◽  
Vol 1 (10) ◽  
pp. 340-340
Author(s):  
RICHARD H. RAPKIN ◽  
R. J. H.
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
University Of New Mexico ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University ◽  
Work Up ◽  
Rule Out

Several letters have been received questioning whether Dr Rapkin's proposal for work-up of children with one urinary tract infection (UTI) was realistic (Pediatrics in Review 1:133, 1979). Dr Weagly of the Quincy Clinic, Quincy, Illinois, pointed out that the cost in their clinic was as follows: [See table in the PDF file] He feels that it is unrealistic to expect a family to attempt to finance this expense. He ends his thoughtful letter with "I feel that there must be a middle ground that will help the patient and still keep expenses under control." Dr Berger of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, comments similarly that Dr Rapkin's recommendations that patients with even one documented UTI should have radiographs to rule out associated anomalies of the urinary tract, would be very costly.

How to Reasonably Control the Project Cost

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuhua Shao ◽  
Yayong Li ◽  
Runbing Yang ◽  
Chunhui Chen
Keyword(s):  
Cost Control ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Social Economy ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Project Cost ◽  
Construction Project Cost ◽  
The Cost

In recent years, with the rapid development of China’s social economy, significant advances have also been made in the field of construction engineering. At the same time, with the advancement of urbanization and the increase in the demand for the construction of various infrastructure and service facilities, the number of construction projects has continued to increase. In project construction, project cost control plays a vital role. Implementing effective cost control measures at all stages of the project is an important task to ensure the company's economic benefits. Hereon, this article focuses on the importance of project cost, the factors that affect the cost control, and the related measures to reasonably control the cost at various stages of the project. It is hoped that this will have a certain reference value and will contribute to the improvement of project cost management and control. 

Bioterrorism and the college campus: Student perceptions of emergency preparedness

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Diane L. Smith, PhD, OTR/L ◽  
Stephen J. Notaro, PhD ◽  
Stephanie A. Smith, MS
Keyword(s):  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Emergency Planning ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Perceived Preparedness ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the current perceptions of college students in regard to the emergency management of bioterrorism.Design: University students enrolled in Community Health courses were recruited to participate in a paper or online survey to determine their perceptions regarding likelihood of a bioterrorist attack, preparedness of the university, and preparedness of the students.Participants: Of the 309 students recruited, 265 (85.9 percent) participated in the survey.Interventions: Data from the surveys were entered into an SPSS dataset for analysis.Main outcome measure: Perceived preparedness of the university for a bioterrorism emergency.Results: Students perceived that there was a low likelihood of a bioterrorist attack at the university. Only 17.6 percent of the students felt that the university was prepared for a large-scale emergency and only 24.1 percent felt that the students were prepared. One third of the students did not know that the university had policies in place for a bioterrorist attack and 88.3 percent did not know where to go for information in the event of a bioterrorist attack. Only 9.2 percent had visited the campus emergency planning Web site.Conclusions: Effort must be made by universities to determine the appropriate amount of education to the students regarding emergency preparedness based on the cost-benefit to the university and the student body. Suggestions from students included a mandatory workshop for incoming freshman, involvement of campus emergency planning with student organizations, and increased marketing of the campus emergency Web site.

Response: The Use of Economic Analysis in Public Policy

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 324-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wim Wiewel
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Benefit Analysis ◽  
Policy Relevance ◽  
Economic Tools ◽  
The University ◽  
Environment Cost

Morales and colleagues deserve credit for extending traditional economic analysis by using anthropological field data and applying midlevel economic tools to policy analysis. However, their analysis is problematic because it exaggerates how many benefits would be lost if the Maxwell Street Market were moved, ignores the costs imposed by the market, and does not consider the economic benefits of the university's proposed land use. Even very moderate success of the university's plans will more than compensate for the economic losses caused by the market's move. It was politically impossible for the university to implement its expansion plans while maintaining the market. Such difficult choices inevitably arise in a complex urban environment. Cost-benefit analysis is a useful tool, but provides only some of the information that enters into the decision-making process. Thus analysts must be modest in the claims they make for the policy relevance of their data.

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