O'Neill, Donal
(2013)
A cost-effectiveness analysis of the Incredible Years parenting
programme in reducing childhood health inequalities.
European Journal of Health Economics, 14.
pp. 85-94.
ISSN 1618-7598
Abstract
Early onset of behavioural problems has lasting
negative effects on a broad range of lifetime outcomes,
placing large costs on individuals, families and society.
A number of researchers and policy makers have argued
that early interventions aimed at supporting the family is the
most effective way of tackling child behaviour problems.
This study forms the economic component of a randomised
evaluation of the Incredible Years programme, a programme
aimed at improving the skills and parenting strategies
of parents of children with conduct problems. Our
results show that the programme provides a cost-effective
way of reducing behavioural problems. Furthermore, our
cost analysis, when combined with a consideration of
the potential long-run benefits, suggests that investment
in such programmes may generate favourable long-run
economic returns.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
Childhood health; Cost-effectiveness
analysis; Cost-benefit analysis; Parenting strategies;
Randomised controlled trial; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Social Sciences > Economics, Finance and Accounting |
| Item ID: |
8483 |
| Identification Number: |
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10198-011-0342-y |
| Depositing User: |
Donal O'Neill
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| Date Deposited: |
19 Jul 2017 11:25 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
European Journal of Health Economics |
| Publisher: |
Springer Verlag |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| URI: |
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| Use Licence: |
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