Global bibliometric analysis of cost effectiveness analysis in healthcare research from 2013 to 2023.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) has become a crucial technique in appraising the efficiency of healthcare interventions and resource allocation decisions. Cost-effectiveness analysis is now widely used to evaluate whether the effect of a healthcare intervention justifies additional expenditure.

Method

We used PubMed database with search descriptors: "Cost effectiveness" [Title / Abstract] OR "Cost effectiveness analysis" [Title / Abstract] AND "Healthcare" [Title / Abstract]. The common bibliometric indicators were applied.

Results

We retrieved a total of 7,561 articles within 2013 and 2023. The growth pattern showed a progressive pattern. Articles with 5 authors signature had the highest number in publication. The most productive authors in cost effectiv

SUBMITTER: Okoroiwu KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11403999 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature