Original research
par
Bayoumi, Ahmed M & Gregory S Zaric
Date de publication
2008
Géographie
Canada
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
The cost-effectiveness of Canada's only supervised injection facility has not been rigorously evaluated. We estimated the impact of the facility on survival, rates of HIV and hepatitis C virus infection, referral to methadone maintenance treatment and associated costs.
Constatations/points à retenir
Vancouver's supervised injection site is associated with improved health and cost savings, even with conservative estimates of efficacy.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Comparison of population simulations with and without a supervised injection facility
Mots clés
Evidence base
Advocacy
Illegal drugs
Social benefits
SCS/OPS
