Melanoma treatment costs: a systematic review of the literature, 1990-2011.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer and an important public health concern. Given the substantial health burden associated with melanoma, it is important to examine the economic costs associated with its treatment. The purpose of the current study was to systematically review the literature on the direct medical care costs of melanoma.

Evidence acquisition

A systematic review was performed using multiple databases including MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Econlit. Nineteen articles on the direct medical costs of melanoma were identified.

Evidence synthesis

Detailed information on the study population, study country/setting, study perspective, costing approach, disease severity (stage), and key study results were abstracted. The overall costs of melano

SUBMITTER: Guy GP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4495902 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature