Systematic Review on the Cost Effectiveness of Prostate Cancer Screening in Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

In Europe, prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common cancer in men. Screening may therefore be crucial to lower health care costs, morbidity, and mortality. This systematic review aimed to provide a contemporary overview of the costs and benefits of PCa screening programmes.

Methods

A peer-reviewed literature search was conducted, using the PICO method. A detailed search strategy was developed in four databases based on the following key search terms: "PCa", "screening", and "cost effectiveness". Any type of economic evaluation was included. The search strategy was restricted to European countries, but no restrictions were set on the year of publication.

Key findings and limitations

A total of 7484 studies were identified initially. Of these, 1

SUBMITTER: Vynckier P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11579306 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature