Comparison of Cost-Effectiveness Between Digital Health Interventions and Pharmacotherapy for Depression: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Owing to the unique characteristics of digital health interventions (DHIs), a tailored approach to economic evaluation is needed-one that is distinct from that used for pharmacotherapy. However, the absence of clear guidelines in this area is a substantial gap in the evaluation framework.

Objective

This study aims to systematically review and compare the economic evaluation literature on DHIs and pharmacotherapy for the treatment of depression.

Methods

We searched for articles published between January 2013 and October 2023 in Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO databases. Studies were eligible if they evaluated DHIs or pharmacotherapies for depression and reported economic outcomes. We extracted data on the study characteristics, input par

SUBMITTER: Im J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12461167 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature