Methodological challenges and potential solutions for economic evaluations of palliative and end-of-life care: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the increasing demand for palliative and end-of-life care, along with the introduction of costly new treatments, there is a pressing need for robust evidence on value. However, comprehensive guidance is missing on methods for conducting economic evaluations in this field.

Aim

To identify and summarise existing information on methodological challenges and potential solutions/recommendations for economic evaluations of palliative and end-of-life care.

Design

We conducted a systematic review of publications on methodological considerations for economic evaluations of adult palliative and end-of-life care as per our PROSPERO protocol CRD42020148160. Following initial searches, we conducted a two-stage screening process and quality appraisal. Information w

SUBMITTER: Fischer C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10798028 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature