Table 2 Benefit prediction functions
From: Toward cost-effective staffing mixes for Veterans Affairs substance use disorder treatment programs
| Â | Changes in | Prediction functions | Adj. R2 | Baseline values | Monetary conversion factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Inpatient | Alcohol consumption | 32.143–0.975*(BASELINE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION) | 0.779 | $150.75 | 1.00 |
Employment earning | 66.806–0.935*(BASELINE EMPLOYMENT EARNING) + 1354.584*MD | 0.532 | $145.40 | 1.00 | |
Days with medical problem | 9.621–0.678*(BASELINE MEDICAL PROBLEM) + 71.633*PDTR | 0.346 | 13.51 days | $26.44/day | |
Days with psychological problem | 10.648–0.599*(BASELINE PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEM)-9.659*RN | 0.303 | 14.96 days | $10.21/day | |
Days with drug problem | 3.245–0.929*(BASELINE DRUG PROBLEM)-9.146*LVN | 0.735 | 10.59 days | $18.33/day | |
Days with alcohol problem | 2.588–0.881*(BASELINE ALCOHOL PROBLEM) | 0.578 | 12.35 days | $18.33/day | |
Days in controlled environment | 7.721–0.925*(BASELINE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT)-18.456*SOCWK | 0.337 | 7.77 days | $18.33/day | |
Residential | Alcohol consumption | 26.321–0.954*(BASELINE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION)-0.093*(TREATMENT LENGTH) +144.574*PDTR | 0.781 | $93.41 | 1.00 |
Employment earning | 117.253–0.613*(BASELINE EMPLOYMENT EARNING) + 1025.813*PSYCH + 452.924*RN | 0.222 | $214.47 | 1.00 | |
Days with medical problem | 7.787–0.615*(BASELINE MEDICAL PROBLEM) + 14.752*CLERC | 0.298 | 11.47 days | $26.44/day | |
Days with psychological problem | 6.983–0.714*(BASELINE PSYCH PROBLEM) + 17.109*PDTR-82.503*RESMD | 0.380 | 10.63 days | $10.21/day | |
Days with drug problem | 0.722–0.834*(BASELINE DRUG PROBLEM) + 15.673*PDTR | 0.633 | 7.01 days | $18.33/day | |
Days with alcohol problem | 1.947–0.875*(BASELINE ALCOHOL PROBLEM) | 0.600 | 8.87 days | $18.33/day | |
Days in controlled environment | 2.487–0.909*(BASELINE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT) + 0.081*(TREATMENT LENGTH) +9.428*LVN | 0.447 | 10.15 days | $18.33/day | |
Intensive outpatient | Alcohol consumption | 20.851–0.993*(BASELINE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION) | 0.773 | $93.56 | 1.00 |
Employment earning | 117.034–0.679*(BASELINE EMPLOYMENT EARNING) + 910.813*PSYCH | 0.312 | $248.35 | 1.00 | |
Days with medical problem | 10.014–0.573*(BASELINE MEDICAL PROBLEM)-11.941*RN | 0.285 | 11.79 days | $26.44/day | |
Days with psychological problem | 7.564–0.718*(BASELINE PSYCH PROBLEM)-11.269*AIDES | 0.380 | 11.84 days | $10.21/day | |
Days with drug problem | 0.954–0.833*(BASELINE DRUG PROBLEM) | 0.625 | 6.87 days | $18.33/day | |
Days with alcohol problem | 2.635–0.869*(BASELINE ALCOHOL PROBLEM)-10.109*PSYCH | 0.621 | 8.57 days | $18.33/day | |
Days in controlled environment | 3.759–0.88*(BASELINE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT) + 19.547*RN | 0.362 | 8.21 days | $18.33/day | |
Standard outpatient | Alcohol consumption | 21.502–0.937*(BASELINE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION)-0.06*(TREATMENT LENGTH) +1.567*(TREATMENT INTENSITY) + 91.811*RESMD | 0.833 | $73.28 | 1.00 |
Employment earning | 249.071–0.837*(BASELINE EMPLOYMENT EARNING)-0.297*(TREATMENT LENGTH) | 0.673 | $315.62 | 1.00 | |
Days with medical problem | 8.875–0.591*(BASELINE MEDICAL PROBLEM) + 0.327*(TREATMENT INTENSITY)-24.052*PDTR | 0.304 | 12.55 days | $26.44/day | |
Days with psychological problem | 6.503–0.641*(BASELINE PSYCH PROBLEM) + 0.221*(TREATMENT INTENSITY) + 27.111*LVN | 0.341 | 11.87 days | $10.21/day | |
Days with drug problem | 0.797–0.865*(BASELINE DRUG PROBLEM) + 2.572*PRACT + 17.56*LVN | 0.625 | 4.88 days | $18.33/day | |
Days with alcohol problem | 2.812–0.809*(BASELINE ALCOHOL PROBLEM)-8.044*PSYCH-4.518*RN | 0.531 | 6.97 days | $18.33/day | |
Days in controlled environment | 4.502–0.836*(BASELINE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT)-6.965*SOCWK + 14.917*OCTHR | 0.405 | 6.49 days | $18.33/day |