Economic Evaluation of Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to evaluate economic aspect of diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening strategies in developing countries. It focused on the cost-effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) and telemedicine compared to standard care.

Methods

A structured literature search was conducted using PubMed, ScienceDirect, the Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar. Studies were included if they involved patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus, conducted in low- or middle-income countries at the time of the study, compared AI or telemedicine-based intervention with standard care, and performed a health economic assessment or provided sufficient data to assess cost-effectiveness.

Results

Seven studies were identified from China, Thailand, Brazil, and

SUBMITTER: Andayani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12718733 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature