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Table 5 Cost-effectiveness results and sensitivity analyses

From: The impact of a park refurbishment in a low socioeconomic area on physical activity: a cost-effectiveness study

Comparison time periods, area

Amortization period of play-scape

Cost-effectiveness ratio (95%UI)

Annual costs

T3 vs T1 play-scape

20 years

$0.58 ($0.44–$0.80)

$64,155

T3 vs T1 play-scape (MVPA)*

20 years

$0.56 ($0.43–$0.77)

$64,155

T2 vs T1 play-scape

20 years

$0.59 ($0.42–$0.86)

$64.155

T3 vs T1 all target areas

20 years

$0.86 ($0.24–$4.34)

$64,155

T3 vs T1 play-scape

15 years

$0.77 ($0.59–$1.06)

$85,540

T3 vs T1 play-scape

10 years

$1.15 ($0.88–$1.30)

$128,310

  1. Notes: * used a combined moderate and vigorous physical activity category