Low-Value Surgical Procedures in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Overuse of surgical procedures is increasing around the world and harms both individuals and health care systems by using resources that could otherwise be allocated to addressing the underuse of effective health care interventions. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), there is some limited country-specific evidence showing that overuse of surgical procedures is increasing, at least for certain procedures.

Objectives

To assess factors associated with, extent and consequences of, and potential solutions for low-value surgical procedures in LMICs.

Evidence review

We searched 4 electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and Global Index Medicus) for studies published from database inception until April 27, 2022, with no restrictions on date or lan

SUBMITTER: Albarqouni L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10630901 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature