title: [Social return on internet interventions for alcohol use disorders].
abstract: One of the main reasons for treating patients using internet interventions is that this modality is considered highly efficient. However, little is known about the actual cost-effectiveness of internet interventions for alcohol use disorders (aud).<br/> AIM: To provide insight in the cost-effectiveness of internet interventions for the treatment of aud.<br/> METHOD: Review of the relevant literature in this area.<br/> RESULTS: A considerable amount of research has been performed on the effectiveness of internet interventions for aud, with mostly positive findings. However, research on the cost-effectiveness of these interventions has been relatively sparse. Based on the available evidence there are indications that internet interventions for aud can be cost-effective - although findings in the literature are mixed.<br/> CONCLUSION: More research is needed to make valid estimates of the cost-effectiveness of internet interventions for aud. Potential savings can only be estimated after the system has been used over a longer period. However, the evidence obtained thus far is promising.
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mesh_terms: D019973:Alcohol-Related Disorders / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D009426:Netherlands; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D016896:Treatment Outcome