Systematic review of economic evaluations of preparedness strategies and interventions against influenza pandemics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although public health guidelines have implications for resource allocation, these issues were not explicitly considered in previous WHO pandemic preparedness and response guidance. In order to ensure a thorough and informed revision of this guidance following the H1N1 2009 pandemic, a systematic review of published and unpublished economic evaluations of preparedness strategies and interventions against influenza pandemics was conducted.

Methods

The search was performed in September 2011 using 10 electronic databases, 2 internet search engines, reference list screening, cited reference searching, and direct communication with relevant authors. Full and partial economic evaluations considering both costs and outcomes were included. Conversely, reviews, editorials,

SUBMITTER: Perez Velasco R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3290611 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature