Table 4

One way-sensitivity analyses variables and limits applied

VariableUpper limitLower limit
Nursing wageIncreased two levels for junior and one for seniorDecreased two levels for junior and one for senior
All wagesIncreased 25%Decreased 25%
On costs for all wages100%50%
Average km travelled to visit each client202
Caseload per visitor3520
Training days per year for visitor82
Trainer to visitor ratio1:51:30
Supervision ratio of visitors1:101:30
Programme benefits
Good quality programmesIncreased 5%Decreased 5%
Adequate quality programmesIncreased 10%Decreased 10%
Poor quality programmesIncreased 25%Decreased 25%
Cost offsets per personA$50 366A$318 760