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Table 4 Variables, values and distributions for the probabilistic sensitivity analysis

From: Cost-effectiveness of introducing a rotavirus vaccine in developing countries: The case of Mexico

Variable

Values

Distribution

Reduction in outpatient visits

Median 0.877 5th percentile 0.762 95th percentile 0.937

Beta

Reduction in hospitalization

Median 0.963 5th percentile 0.911 95th percentile 0.985

Beta

Efficacy between the first and the third dose

Median 0.726 5th percentile 0.574 95th percentile 0.828

Beta

Annual efficacy decrease

Median 0.1 5th percentile 0.05 95th percentile 0.18

Beta

Outpatient visit cost

Median 34.59 5th percentile 34.59 95th percentile 37.29

Gama

Hospitalization day cost

Mean $252.52

Exponential