Table 2 Characteristics of the German cost study[51]
From: A prevalence-based approach to societal costs occurring in consequence of child abuse and neglect
Study characteristics | |
|---|---|
Study type | Cost-benefit-analysis |
Objective | Assessment of cost and benefit of an Early Family Assistance Program |
Methods | One prevention scenario versus four scenarios under the assumption of early child endangerment (child abuse and neglect fall within this definition) |
Case scenarios based on literature and expert knowledge | |
Costs modeled on the basis of available data, supplemented by literature | |
Cost year | 2008 |
Cost types | Healthcare services, social services, educational services and losses in productivity (due to low professional qualification, unemployment and occupational disability) |
Direct Costs | Different types of educational family/parent support and foster care |
Indirect Costs | Treatment of trauma-related disorders, educational services and productivity losses |