Table 4 Calculation of the costs of the Oomph! classes
From: Cost-effectiveness of a physical exercise programme for residents of care homes: a pilot study
Parameter name | Value | |
|---|---|---|
Costs of training staff (activities coordinators) to run classes, per home | £915 | Licence fee + 2 days staff time, incurred once |
Number of classes per home | 98.4 per year | Average of 8.2 per month in 159 care homes |
Time spent per class | 50 min | 40 + 10 min preparation |
Costs of activities coordinator | £20/hour | PPSRU—Agenda for Change band 2 |
Total costs per home per year | £2555 | £915 + 98.4*50*20/60 |
Number of participants per home | 17.2 | Average number of participants (residents that attended at least one class per month) in 159 care homes |
Total costs per participant per year a | £148.55 | 2555/17.2 |