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Estimating the Costs of Preventive Interventions

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  • E. Michael Foster

    (University of North Carolina)

  • Michele M. Porter

    (Arizona State University)

  • Tim S. Ayers

    (Arizona State University)

  • Debra L. Kaplan

    (Arizona State University)

  • Irwin Sandler

    (Arizona State University)

Abstract

The goal of this article is to improve the practice and reporting of cost estimates of prevention programs. It reviews the steps in estimating the costs of an intervention and the principles that should guide estimation. The authors then review prior efforts to estimate intervention costs using a sample of well-known but diverse studies. Finally, the authors illustrate the principles with an example, the Family Bereavement Program. They conclude that example by discussing whether and how the costs of the intervention might differ when implemented in a real-world setting.

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  • E. Michael Foster & Michele M. Porter & Tim S. Ayers & Debra L. Kaplan & Irwin Sandler, 2007. "Estimating the Costs of Preventive Interventions," Evaluation Review, , vol. 31(3), pages 261-286, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:evarev:v:31:y:2007:i:3:p:261-286
    DOI: 10.1177/0193841X07299247
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