Cost-effectiveness of virtual emergency care models: A protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of virtual care models in emergency medicine. While virtual emergency care has the potential to expand access, improve efficiency, and reduce costs, rigorous evaluation of its cost-effectiveness compared with traditional in-person emergency care is needed.

Objective

This systematic review aims to comprehensively search the literature, critically appraise the evidence, and synthesize findings on the cost-effectiveness of virtual emergency care models compared to in-person emergency care.

Methods

We will search PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, MEDLINE, The Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, and Scopus from 2010 to February 2025 for economic evaluations that report both costs and effects comparing virtual and

SUBMITTER: Shankar R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12410708 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature