Economic evaluation of newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus infection: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This systematic review analyzes economic evaluations of newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection to identify key factors influencing cost-effectiveness and differences in methodological approaches.

Methods

Following a pre-registered PROSPERO protocol (CRD42023441587), we conducted a comprehensive literature search across multiple databases on July 4, 2024. The review included both full economic evaluations (cost and outcomes) and partial economic evaluations (cost only). Two reviewers independently performed data extraction and synthesis. Quality assessment used the Consensus Health Economic Criteria extended checklist and the Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards 2022 Statement.

Results

From 543 records, nine stu

SUBMITTER: Saito H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11711639 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature