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Table 5 Costs of the intervention

From: An implementation-focused process evaluation of an incentive intervention effectiveness trial in substance use disorders clinics at two Veterans Health Administration medical centers

Expense item

Cost (Mean)

Incentive Vouchers

$103.07

Rapid Urine Test Cups

$60.90

($5.25/cup × 11.6a)

Breathalyzer Mouthpieces

$2.78

($0.24 × 11.6)

Staff Costs

LPNb = $102.72

(16 appointments × 15 minutes each)

BAc = $125.60

 

LCSWd = $152.00

Total Cost per Patient

$266.93 - $316.21

  1. a11.6 = mean number of intervention appointments attended.
  2. bLicensed Practical Nurse: $41,101 base + 30% fringe.
  3. cBachelor’s level research assistant: $50,275 base + 30% fringe.
  4. dLicensed Clinical Social Worker: $60,827 base + 30% fringe.
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Addiction Science & Clinical Practice

ISSN: 1940-0640